Sanger West Hornets (Fresno, CA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host McLane Highlanders (Fresno, CA), 34-29 in a league bout.

With the victory, Sanger West upgrades its record to 6-12 on the campaign. The Hornets host Fresno (Fresno, CA) to play the Warriors in a North Yosemite bout on Tuesday, January 16. The Warriors come into the bout with a record of 12-6. Fresno won 34-30 in their recent league bout against Sunnyside (Fresno, CA)

Next up, the Highlanders play the Madera South Stallions (Madera, CA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 16. McLane will attempt to upgrade on its 8-9 season record. The Stallions come into the bout with a 7-11 record after their 70-36 league loss to Roosevelt (Fresno, CA).