Arcata Tigers (Arcata, CA) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting McKinleyville Panthers (McKinleyville, CA), 45-33 in a league bout.

With the victory, Arcata upgrades its record to 12-3 on the campaign. The Tigers host Eureka (Eureka, CA) to play the Loggers in a Humboldt-Del Norte - Big 5 bout on Friday, January 12. The Loggers come into the bout with a record of 14-3. Eureka won 45-31 in their recent league bout against Fortuna (Fortuna, CA)

Next up, the Panthers play the Eureka Loggers (Eureka, CA) in a Humboldt-Del Norte - Big 5 bout, on Wednesday, January 17. McKinleyville will attempt to upgrade on its 11-6 season record. The Loggers come into the bout with a 15-3 record after their 53-43 league win over Arcata (Arcata, CA).