Carlmont Scots (Belmont, CA) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Jefferson Grizzlies (Daly City, CA), 45-38 in a league bout.

With the victory, Carlmont upgrades its record to 16-5 on the campaign. The Scots travel to Half Moon Bay (Half Moon Bay, CA) to play the Cougars in a Peninsula - Bay bout on Friday, February 2. The Cougars come into the bout with a record of 15-4. Half Moon Bay won 52-48 in their recent league bout against Menlo-Atherton (Atherton, CA)

Next up, the Grizzlies play the Burlingame Panthers (Burlingame, CA) in a Peninsula - Bay bout, on Friday, February 2. Jefferson will attempt to upgrade on its 11-10 season record. The Panthers come into the bout with a 10-11 record after their 54-44 league loss to Menlo-Atherton (Atherton, CA).