In Friday's league contest, the host Avenal Buccaneers basketball team scored a close 41-38 win over the Firebaugh Eagles.

The Buccaneers (8-11) will now prepare for their contest against Mendota (Mendota, CA). The Aztecs come into the West Sierra contest with a 9-10 record. In their last contest, Mendota was tipped by Mission Oak (Tulare, CA), 65-53, in a non-league contest.

In their next game, the Eagles battle the Dos Palos Broncos (Dos Palos, CA) in a West Sierra contest, on Tuesday, January 21. Firebaugh will attempt to better on its 6-12 season record. The Broncos come into the contest with a 8-12 record after their 39-31 league win over Tranquillity (Tranquillity, CA).