Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Portola Bulldogs (Irvine, CA) and the host Northwood Timberwolves (Irvine, CA), saw Portola's basketball squad hold off Northwood by a count of 40-36.

With the victory, Portola upgrades its record to 12-7 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Laguna Hills (Laguna Hills, CA) to play the Hawks in a challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Timberwolves play the Beckman Patriots (Irvine, CA) in a challenge, on Friday, January 19. Northwood will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record.