In Tuesday's league match, the host Avenal Buccaneers basketball team scored a tight 57-53 triumph over the Firebaugh Eagles.

In their next game, the Buccaneers meet the Tranquillity Tigers (Tranquillity, CA) in a West Sierra match, on Friday, January 27. Avenal will attempt to move on its 10-6 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 9-13 record after their 35-30 non-league win over Coast Union (Cambria, CA).

With the defeat, Firebaugh moves to 11-8 on the year. The Eagles host Coalinga (Coalinga, CA) to meet the Horned Toads in a West Sierra match on Thursday, January 26. The Horned Toads enter the match with a record of 11-11. Coalinga lost 72-54 in their recent league match against Mendota (Mendota, CA)