Oakland Wildcats (Oakland, CA) supporters were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad overcome the visiting Piedmont Highlanders (Piedmont, CA), 73-57 in a non-league challenge.

With the victory, Oakland improves its record to 15-5 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Castlemont (Oakland, CA) to confront the Knights in a Oakland challenge on Wednesday, January 18. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 0-16. Castlemont lost 82-59 in their recent non-league challenge against El Cerrito (El Cerrito, CA)

Next up, the Highlanders confront the Bishop O'Dowd Dragons (Oakland, CA) in a West Alameda County - Foothill challenge, on Wednesday, January 18. Piedmont will attempt to improve on its 12-4 season record. The Dragons come into the challenge with a 7-9 record after their 65-62 non-league win over Taft (Woodland Hills, CA).