Branham Bruins (San Jose, CA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Evergreen Valley Cougars (San Jose, CA), 66-56 in a league bout.

With the win, Branham upgrades its record to 13-3 on the season. The Bruins host Silver Creek (San Jose, CA) to play the Raiders in a Blossom Valley - Mt. Hamilton bout on Thursday, January 19. The Raiders go into the bout with a record of 5-8. Silver Creek lost 57-43 in their recent non-league bout against Wilcox (Santa Clara, CA)

Next up, the Cougars play the Oak Grove Eagles (San Jose, CA) in a Blossom Valley - Mt. Hamilton bout, on Thursday, January 19. Evergreen Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 11-5 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 7-8 record after their 62-43 league loss to Christopher (Gilroy, CA).