Firebaugh Eagles (Firebaugh, CA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Avenal Buccaneers (Avenal, CA), 56-12 in a league bout.

With the win, Firebaugh upgrades its record to 12-11 on the season. The Eagles travel to Coalinga (Coalinga, CA) to play the Horned Toads in a West Sierra bout on Friday, January 26. The Horned Toads go into the bout with a record of 18-4. Coalinga won 40-34 in their recent league bout against Mendota (Mendota, CA)

Next up, the Buccaneers play the Tranquillity Tigers (Tranquillity, CA) in a West Sierra bout, on Friday, January 26. Avenal will attempt to upgrade on its 4-14 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 0-19 record after their 49-18 non-league loss to Riverdale (Riverdale, CA).