Ripon Christian Knights (Ripon, CA) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Escalon Cougars (Escalon, CA), 45-36 in a league bout.

With the win, Ripon Christian upgrades its record to 6-7 on the season. The Knights host Livingston (Livingston, CA) to play the Wolves in a bout on Friday, January 12. The Wolves go into the bout with a record of 1-6. Livingston lost 47-41 in their recent league bout against Hughson (Hughson, CA)

Next up, the Cougars play the Ripon Indians (Ripon, CA) in a bout, on Friday, January 12. Escalon will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record. The Indians go into the bout with a 9-4 record after their 58-57 league win over Riverbank (Riverbank, CA).