Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Mendocino Cardinals (Mendocino, CA) and the visiting Round Valley Mustangs (Covelo, CA), saw Mendocino's basketball squad knock off Round Valley by a tally of 57-45.

With the victory, Mendocino improves its record to 8-5 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Potter Valley (Potter Valley, CA) to play the Bearcats in a North Central III challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Bearcats come into the challenge with a record of 5-4. Potter Valley won 59-55 in their recent league challenge against Laytonville (Laytonville, CA)

Next up, the Mustangs play the Point Arena Pirates (Point Arena, CA) in a North Central III challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Round Valley will attempt to improve on its 2-10 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 7-4 record after their 62-25 non-league win over Grace Christian Academy (Santa Rosa, CA).