Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Mendocino Cardinals (Mendocino, CA) and the host Round Valley Mustangs (Covelo, CA), saw Mendocino's basketball squad hold off Round Valley by a tally of 44-43.

With the victory, Mendocino improves its record to 14-5 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Potter Valley (Potter Valley, CA) to confront the Bearcats in a North Central III challenge on Friday, February 3. The Bearcats come into the challenge with a record of 7-6. Potter Valley lost 61-49 in their recent league challenge against Point Arena (Point Arena, CA)

Next up, the Mustangs confront the Point Arena Pirates (Point Arena, CA) in a North Central III challenge, on Friday, February 3. Round Valley will attempt to improve on its 5-13 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 11-7 record after their 61-49 league win over Potter Valley (Potter Valley, CA).