Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Mendota Aztecs (Mendota, CA) and the visiting Fowler Redcats (Fowler, CA), saw Mendota's basketball squad hold off Fowler by a count of 55-53.

With the victory, Mendota upgrades its record to 14-4 on the campaign. The Aztecs travel to Firebaugh (Firebaugh, CA) to play the Eagles in a West Sierra challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 10-6. Firebaugh won 56-37 in their recent non-league challenge against East Bakersfield (Bakersfield, CA)

Next up, the Redcats play the Minarets Mustangs (O'Neals, CA) in a Northwest Sequoia challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Fowler will attempt to upgrade on its 11-8 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 8-12 record after their 69-65 league win over Riverdale (Riverdale, CA).