Fans at Friday's league challenge between the McFarland Cougars (McFarland, CA) and the visiting Kennedy Thunderbirds (Delano, CA), saw McFarland's basketball squad overcome Kennedy by a tally of 63-55.

With the victory, McFarland improves its record to 16-6 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Delano (Delano, CA) to battle the Tigers in a South Sequoia battle on Tuesday, January 16. The Tigers come into the battle with a record of 14-6. Delano won 57-49 in their recent league battle against Wasco (Wasco, CA)

The Thunderbirds (6-13) will now prepare for their battle against Central Valley Christian (Visalia, CA). The Cavaliers come into the non-league battle with a 9-10 record. In their last battle, Central Valley Christian prevailed over Washington Union (Fresno, CA), 74-60, in a league battle.