Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Ponderosa Bruins (Shingle Springs, CA) and the visiting Nevada Union Miners (Grass Valley, CA), saw Ponderosa's basketball squad overcome Nevada Union by a tally of 61-41.

With the victory, Ponderosa improves its record to 15-8 on the campaign. The Bruins host Placer (Auburn, CA) to confront the Hillmen in a Foothill Valley challenge on Friday, January 27. The Hillmen come into the challenge with a record of 18-4. Placer won 88-57 in their recent league challenge against Oakmont (Roseville, CA)

Next up, the Miners confront the Lincoln Fighting Zebras (Lincoln, CA) in a Foothill Valley challenge, on Friday, January 27. Nevada Union will attempt to improve on its 10-12 season record. The Fighting Zebras come into the challenge with a 17-6 record after their 65-52 league win over West Park (Roseville, CA).