Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Red Bluff Spartans (Red Bluff, CA) and the visiting Pleasant Valley Vikings (Chico, CA), saw Red Bluff's basketball squad hold off Pleasant Valley by a tally of 55-51.

With the victory, Red Bluff improves its record to 9-3 on the campaign. The Spartans travel to Chico (Chico, CA) to play the Panthers in a challenge on Friday, February 3. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 21-1.

Next up, the Vikings play the Sheldon Huskies (Sacramento, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 28. Pleasant Valley will attempt to improve on its 10-12 season record. The Huskies come into the challenge with a 14-6 record after their 60-45 league win over Franklin (Elk Grove, CA).