In Thursday's league match, the visiting Merced Bears basketball team scored a decisive 67-21 triumph over the Central Valley Hawks.

In their next game, the Bears meet the Patterson Tigers (Patterson, CA) in a Central California Conference match, on Tuesday, January 30. Merced will attempt to move on its 15-10 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 22-2 record after their 79-44 league loss to Atwater (Atwater, CA).

With the defeat, Central Valley moves to 2-20 on the year. The Hawks travel to Atwater (Atwater, CA) to meet the Falcons in a Central California Conference match on Tuesday, January 30. The Falcons enter the match with a record of 19-6. Atwater won 84-13 in their recent league match against Golden Valley (Merced, CA)