Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Monache Marauders (Porterville, CA) and the visiting Mt. Whitney Pioneers (Visalia, CA), saw Monache's basketball squad hold off Mt. Whitney by a tally of 53-47.

With the victory, Monache improves its record to 11-10 on the campaign. The Marauders travel to Porterville (Porterville, CA) to confront the Panthers in a East Yosemite challenge on Wednesday, January 25. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 14-9. Porterville won 44-38 in their recent league challenge against El Diamante (Visalia, CA)

Next up, the Pioneers confront the Redwood Rangers (Visalia, CA) in a East Yosemite challenge, on Wednesday, January 25. Mt. Whitney will attempt to improve on its 8-10 season record. The Rangers come into the challenge with a 12-10 record after their 67-66 league win over Golden West (Visalia, CA).