Pierce Bears (Arbuckle, CA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Live Oak Lions (Live Oak, CA), 44-43 in a league bout.

With the win, Pierce upgrades its record to 6-15 on the season. The Bears travel to Paradise (Paradise, CA) to play the Bobcats in a Sacramento Valley bout on Monday, January 22. The Bobcats go into the bout with a record of 7-9.

Next up, the Lions play the Durham Trojans (Durham, CA) in a Sacramento Valley bout, on Monday, January 22. Live Oak will attempt to upgrade on its 2-16 season record. The Trojans go into the bout with a 15-6 record after their 47-40 league loss to Colusa (Colusa, CA).