In Friday's league match, the visiting Albany Cougars basketball team scored a tight 23-20 triumph over the El Cerrito Gauchos.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Richmond Oilers (Richmond, CA) in a Tri-County - Stone match, on Monday, January 16. Albany will attempt to move on its 9-9 season record. The Oilers enter the match with a 10-8 record after their 49-29 league win over Vallejo (Vallejo, CA).

With the defeat, El Cerrito moves to 4-7 on the year. The Gauchos travel to Bethel (Vallejo, CA) to face the Jaguars in a Tri-County - Stone match on Monday, January 16. The Jaguars enter the match with a record of 7-6. Bethel lost 51-22 in their recent non-league match against Rodriguez (Fairfield, CA)