Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Bear River Bruins (Grass Valley, CA) and the host Center Cougars (Antelope, CA), saw Bear River's basketball squad wallop Center by a count of 53-31.

With the victory, Bear River upgrades its record to 13-7 on the campaign. The Bruins travel to Twelve Bridges (Lincoln, CA) to play the Raging Rhinos in a Pioneer Valley League challenge on Friday, January 27. The Raging Rhinos come into the challenge with a record of 8-14. Twelve Bridges won 59-23 in their recent league challenge against Lindhurst (Olivehurst, CA)

Next up, the Cougars play the Marysville Indians (Marysville, CA) in a Pioneer Valley League challenge, on Friday, January 27. Center will attempt to upgrade on its 6-14 season record. The Indians come into the challenge with a 19-3 record after their 50-11 league win over Sutter (Sutter, CA).