Tranquillity Tigers (Tranquillity, CA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Avenal Buccaneers (Avenal, CA), 50-44 in a league bout.

With the victory, Tranquillity upgrades its record to 13-11 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Firebaugh (Firebaugh, CA) to play the Eagles in a West Sierra bout on Tuesday, January 31. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 10-13. Firebaugh lost 57-32 in their recent league bout against Coalinga (Coalinga, CA)

Next up, the Buccaneers play the Mendota Aztecs (Mendota, CA) in a West Sierra bout, on Tuesday, January 31. Avenal will attempt to upgrade on its 4-8 season record. The Aztecs come into the bout with a 13-12 record after their 59-17 league win over Dos Palos (Dos Palos, CA).