In Monday's league match, the host Merced Bears basketball team scored a good 47-36 triumph over the El Capitan Gauchos.

In their next game, the Bears meet the Central Valley Hawks (Ceres, CA) in a match, on Wednesday, January 25. Merced will attempt to better on its 21-2 season record. The Hawks enter the match with a 0-5 record after their 70-37 non-league loss to Central Catholic (Modesto, CA).

With the defeat, El Capitan moves to 4-3 on the year. The Gauchos host Golden Valley (Merced, CA) to meet the Cougars in a challenge on Friday, January 27. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 10-14. Golden Valley lost 46-37 in their recent league challenge against Atwater (Atwater, CA)