Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Half Moon Bay Cougars (Half Moon Bay, CA) and the host Hillsdale FIGHTING KNIGHTS (San Mateo, CA), saw Half Moon Bay's basketball squad hold off Hillsdale by a count of 40-35.

With the victory, Half Moon Bay upgrades its record to 4-4 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Carlmont (Belmont, CA) to play the Scots in a challenge on Wednesday, January 17. The Scots come into the challenge with a record of 11-3. Carlmont won 44-35 in their recent league challenge against Jefferson (Daly City, CA)

Next up, the FIGHTING KNIGHTS play the San Marin Mustangs (Novato, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 15. Hillsdale will attempt to upgrade on its 8-6 season record.