The crowd at Friday's league challenge between the Center Cougars (Antelope, CA) and the host Lincoln Fighting Zebras (Lincoln, CA), observed Center's basketball team edge Lincoln by a score of 45-39.

The Cougars (16-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Wheatland (Wheatland, CA). The Pirates come into the challenge with a 6-9 record.

In their next game, the Fighting Zebras battle the Oakmont Vikings (Roseville, CA) in a challenge, on Wednesday, January 29. Lincoln will attempt to improve on its 8-10 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 7-10 record after their 65-32 league win over Mira Loma (Sacramento, CA).