In Friday's league outing, the Porterville Panthers (Porterville, CA) basketball squad nipped the visiting Mt. Whitney Pioneers (Visalia, CA), by a final score of 56-49.

In their next game, the Panthers meet the Redwood Rangers (Visalia, CA) in a East Yosemite match, on Tuesday, January 31. Porterville will attempt to move on its 16-9 season record. The Rangers enter the match with a 13-11 record after their 41-34 league loss to El Diamante (Visalia, CA).

With the defeat, Mt. Whitney moves to 8-12 on the year. The Pioneers host Golden West (Visalia, CA) to meet the Trailblazers in a East Yosemite match on Tuesday, January 31. The Trailblazers enter the match with a record of 12-13. Golden West lost 74-63 in their recent league match against Monache (Porterville, CA)