The Ripon Indians basketball squad (Ripon, CA), was nudged 58-57 in Friday's league battle with the host Hilmar Yellowjackets (Hilmar, CA)

With the victory, Hilmar advances its record to 12-10 on the year. The Yellowjackets host Ripon Christian (Ripon, CA) to meet the Knights in a battle on Tuesday, January 28. The Knights enter the battle with a record of 15-4. Ripon Christian won 65-43 in their recent league test against Sonora (Sonora, CA)

The Indians (10-12) will now prepare for their test against Hughson (Hughson, CA). The Huskies come into the test with a 4-13 record. In their last test, Hughson was nipped by Hilmar (Hilmar, CA), 57-51, in a league test.