The Ponderosa Bruins tipped the visiting Placer Hillmen basketball team by a final score of 52-49 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Bruins face the Oakmont Vikings (Roseville, CA) in a game, on Wednesday, February 1. Ponderosa will attempt to move on its 6-9 season record. The Vikings enter the game with a 5-17 record after their 90-24 league loss to West Park (Roseville, CA).

With the defeat, Placer moves to 10-12 on the year. The Hillmen host Rio Linda (Rio Linda, CA) to face the Knights in a non-league game on Saturday, January 28. The Knights enter the game with a record of 7-5.