Pioneer Patriots (Woodland, CA) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Rio Linda Knights (Rio Linda, CA), 59-29 in a league bout.

With the win, Pioneer upgrades its record to 13-5 on the season. The Patriots host Mesa Verde (Citrus Heights, CA) to play the Mavericks in a bout on Wednesday, January 31. The Mavericks go into the bout with a record of 0-6. Mesa Verde lost 42-22 in their recent league bout against Woodland (Woodland, CA)

Next up, the Knights play the Woodland Wolves (Woodland, CA) in a bout, on Friday, February 2. Rio Linda will attempt to upgrade on its 1-9 season record. The Wolves go into the bout with a 9-4 record after their 52-51 league loss to Mira Loma (Sacramento, CA).