Wheatland Pirates (Wheatland, CA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Freshman Opponent (, ), 77-47 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Wheatland upgrades its record to 4-3 on the season. The Pirates host Marysville (Marysville, CA) to clash with the Indians in a bout on Monday, January 15. The Indians go into the bout with a record of 13-3. Marysville won 43-34 in their recent league bout against Twelve Bridges (Lincoln, CA)

Next up, the clash with the Liberty Christian Academy Eagles (Wright City, MO) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 11. Freshman Opponent will attempt to upgrade on its 47-79 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 3-5 record after their 31-21 non-league loss to Freshman Opponent (, ).