In Friday's non-league contest, the visiting Buhach Colony Thunder basketball team scored a close 50-47 win over the El Dorado Cougars.

The Thunder (2-6) will now prepare for their contest against El Capitan (Merced, CA). The Gauchos come into the contest with a 14-1 record.

In their next game, the Cougars battle the Argonaut Mustangs (Jackson, CA) in a contest, on Tuesday, January 7. El Dorado will attempt to better on its 5-6 season record. The Mustangs come into the contest with a 12-2 record after their 83-31 non-league win over Valley Christian (Roseville, CA).