The crowd at Thursday's league challenge between the Center Cougars (Antelope, CA) and the visiting Bear River Bruins (Grass Valley, CA), observed Center's basketball team knock off Bear River by a score of 50-39.

The Cougars (18-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Marysville (Marysville, CA). The Indians come into the challenge with a 19-1 record. In their last challenge, Marysville prevailed over Oakmont (Roseville, CA), 76-28, in a league challenge.

In their next game, the Bruins encounter the Mira Loma Matadors (Sacramento, CA) in a challenge, on Monday, February 3. Bear River will attempt to improve on its 8-12 season record. The Matadors come into the challenge with a 10-13 record after their 52-51 league win over Lincoln (Lincoln, CA).