North Stars (Bakersfield, CA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Mira Monte Lions (Bakersfield, CA), 51-27 in a non-league bout.

With the win, North upgrades its record to 11-4 on the season. The Stars host Tehachapi (Tehachapi, CA) to play the Warriors in a South Yosemite - Mountain bout on Tuesday, January 16. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 15-2. Tehachapi won 72-15 in their recent league bout against South (Bakersfield, CA)

Next up, the Lions play the Arvin Bears (Arvin, CA) in a South Yosemite - Horizon bout, on Friday, January 19. Mira Monte will attempt to upgrade on its 1-10 season record. The Bears go into the bout with a 11-9 record after their 38-32 league win over Foothill (Bakersfield, CA).