Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Strathmore Spartans (Strathmore, CA) and the visiting Arvin Bears (Arvin, CA), saw Strathmore's basketball squad knock off Arvin by a count of 44-29.

With the victory, Strathmore upgrades its record to 9-14 on the campaign. The Spartans travel to Granite Hills (Porterville, CA) to play the Grizzlies in a East Sequoia - Sequoia challenge on Wednesday, February 1. The Grizzlies come into the challenge with a record of 15-8. Granite Hills won 48-46 in their recent league challenge against Orange Cove (Orange Cove, CA)

Next up, the Bears play the Golden Valley Bulldogs (Bakersfield, CA) in a South Yosemite - Horizon challenge, on Wednesday, February 1. Arvin will attempt to upgrade on its 12-10 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 9-16 record after their 58-43 league loss to Mira Monte (Bakersfield, CA).