Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the McNair Eagles (Stockton, CA) and the host Linden Lions (Linden, CA), saw McNair's basketball squad hold off Linden by a count of 48-42.

With the victory, McNair upgrades its record to 8-14 on the campaign. The Eagles host Franklin (Stockton, CA) to play the Yellowjackets in a San Joaquin Athletic Association challenge on Friday, January 27. The Yellowjackets come into the challenge with a record of 5-15. Franklin lost 55-32 in their recent league challenge against Stagg (Stockton, CA)

Next up, the Lions play the Chavez Titans (Stockton, CA) in a San Joaquin Athletic Association challenge, on Friday, January 27. Linden will attempt to upgrade on its 1-19 season record. The Titans come into the challenge with a 15-6 record after their 56-53 league win over Bear Creek (Stockton, CA).