Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Chico Panthers (Chico, CA) and the host Red Bluff Spartans (Red Bluff, CA), saw Chico's basketball squad hold off Red Bluff by a tally of 55-51.

With the victory, Chico improves its record to 13-9 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Shasta (Redding, CA) to play the Wolves in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, January 26. The Wolves come into the challenge with a record of 2-7. Shasta lost 65-45 in their recent league challenge against Foothill (Palo Cedro, CA)

Next up, the Spartans play the Chico Panthers (Chico, CA) in a challenge, on Tuesday, February 1. Red Bluff will attempt to improve on its 2-5 season record.