In Friday's league match, the host Union Mine Diamondbacks basketball team scored a decisive 75-48 triumph over the El Dorado Cougars.

In their next game, the Diamondbacks meet the Golden Sierra Grizzlies (Garden Valley, CA) in a non-league match, on Monday, January 15. Union Mine will attempt to move on its 12-7 season record.

With the defeat, El Dorado moves to 3-9 on the year. The Cougars travel to Liberty Ranch (Galt, CA) to meet the Hawks in a match on Tuesday, January 16. The Hawks enter the match with a record of 6-9. Liberty Ranch won 63-42 in their recent non-league match against Orestimba (Newman, CA)