Selma Bears (Selma, CA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Exeter Monarchs (Exeter, CA), 77-50 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Selma upgrades its record to 19-5 on the season. The Bears host Sierra Pacific (Hanford, CA) to play the Golden Bears in a Tri-County - Kings Canyon bout on Friday, February 3. The Golden Bears go into the bout with a record of 17-8. Sierra Pacific won 73-63 in their recent league bout against Hanford West (Hanford, CA)

Next up, the Monarchs play the Reedley Pirates (Reedley, CA) in a Tri-County - Sequoia bout, on Thursday, February 2. Exeter will attempt to improve on its 8-16 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 2-24 record after their 58-46 league loss to Kerman (Kerman, CA).