Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Escalon Cougars (Escalon, CA) and the visiting Ripon Christian Knights (Ripon, CA), saw Escalon's basketball squad hold off Ripon Christian by a tally of 23-19.

With the victory, Escalon improves its record to 10-4 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Ripon (Ripon, CA) to confront the Indians in a challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 10-5. Ripon won 28-18 in their recent league challenge against Riverbank (Riverbank, CA)

Next up, the Knights confront the Livingston Wolves (Livingston, CA) in a challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Ripon Christian will attempt to improve on its 5-6 season record. The Wolves come into the challenge with a 3-4 record after their 40-28 league win over Ripon (Ripon, CA).