In Thursday's league match, the host Roosevelt Rough Riders basketball team scored a tight 64-61 triumph over the Hoover Patriots.

In their next game, the Rough Riders meet the McLane Highlanders (Fresno, CA) in a County/Metro match, on Saturday, January 14. Roosevelt will attempt to move on its 9-7 season record. The Highlanders enter the match with a 10-8 record after their 60-46 league win over Madera South (Madera, CA).

With the defeat, Hoover moves to 5-14 on the year. The Patriots travel to Sunnyside (Fresno, CA) to meet the Wildcats in a County/Metro match on Saturday, January 14. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 8-5. Sunnyside won 76-45 in their recent league match against Torres (Madera, CA)