Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Firebaugh Eagles (Firebaugh, CA) and the host Mendota Aztecs (Mendota, CA), saw Firebaugh's basketball squad hold off Mendota by a tally of 59-52.

With the victory, Firebaugh improves its record to 10-8 on the campaign. The Eagles host Dos Palos (Dos Palos, CA) to confront the Broncos in a West Sierra challenge on Friday, January 19. The Broncos come into the challenge with a record of 3-14. Dos Palos lost 50-45 in their recent league challenge against Avenal (Avenal, CA)

Next up, the Aztecs confront the Tranquillity Tigers (Tranquillity, CA) in a West Sierra challenge, on Friday, January 19. Mendota will attempt to improve on its 13-7 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 5-14 record after their 61-36 non-league win over Laton (Laton, CA).