Highland Scots (Bakersfield, CA) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Bakersfield Drillers (Bakersfield, CA), 59-51 in a league bout.

With the win, Highland upgrades its record to 16-3 on the season. The Scots host Bakersfield Christian (Bakersfield, CA) to play the Eagles in a South Yosemite - Valley bout on Thursday, January 18. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 11-9. Bakersfield Christian won 73-67 in their recent non-league bout against Garces Memorial (Bakersfield, CA)

Next up, the Drillers play the Ridgeview Wolf Pack (Bakersfield, CA) in a South Yosemite - Valley bout, on Friday, January 19. Bakersfield will attempt to upgrade on its 5-13 season record. The Wolf Pack go into the bout with a 11-9 record after their 63-59 league loss to Independence (Bakersfield, CA).