Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Placer Hillmen (Auburn, CA) and the host Nevada Union Miners (Grass Valley, CA), saw Placer's basketball squad hold off Nevada Union by a tally of 50-48.

With the victory, Placer improves its record to 19-2 on the campaign. The Hillmen host West Park (Roseville, CA) to confront the Panthers in a Foothill Valley challenge on Thursday, January 18. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 14-6. West Park won 51-49 in their recent league challenge against Ponderosa (Shingle Springs, CA)

Next up, the Miners confront the Oakmont Vikings (Roseville, CA) in a Foothill Valley challenge, on Thursday, January 18. Nevada Union will attempt to improve on its 12-9 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 9-11 record after their 83-58 league loss to Lincoln (Lincoln, CA).