Ripon Christian Knights (Ripon, CA) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Escalon Cougars (Escalon, CA), 40-33 in a league match.

With the victory, Ripon Christian advances its record to 13-2 on the year. The Knights travel to Orestimba (Newman, CA) to face the Warriors in a match on Thursday, January 23. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 4-9. Orestimba lost 64-39 in their recent league match against Hughson (Hughson, CA)

The Cougars now own a 10-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Ripon for a match on Thursday, January 23. Escalon will face a Indians squad coming off a 51-20 league win over Sonora (Sonora, CA). The Indians record now stands at 6-11.