The Pierce Bears ran past the host Live Oak Lions basketball team by a final score of 44-26 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Bears face the Paradise Bobcats (Paradise, CA) in a Sacramento Valley game, on Monday, January 22. Pierce will attempt to move on its 8-12 season record. The Bobcats enter the game with a 3-10 record after their 57-33 league loss to Willows (Willows, CA).

With the defeat, Live Oak moves to 2-14 on the year. The Lions host Durham (Durham, CA) to face the Trojans in a Sacramento Valley game on Monday, January 22. The Trojans enter the game with a record of 12-9. Durham lost 55-51 in their recent league game against Colusa (Colusa, CA)