Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Chico Panthers (Chico, CA) and the visiting Foothill Cougars (Palo Cedro, CA), saw Chico's basketball squad hold off Foothill by a tally of 54-50.

With the victory, Chico improves its record to 15-3 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Pleasant Valley (Chico, CA) to confront the Vikings in a challenge on Thursday, January 18. The Vikings come into the challenge with a record of 11-9. Pleasant Valley won 56-37 in their recent league challenge against Shasta (Redding, CA)

Next up, the Cougars confront the Red Bluff Spartans (Red Bluff, CA) in a challenge, on Thursday, January 18. Foothill will attempt to improve on its 18-2 season record. The Spartans come into the challenge with a 7-7 record after their 55-54 league win over Enterprise (Redding, CA).