Atwater Falcons (Atwater, CA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Golden Valley Cougars (Merced, CA), 66-58 in a league bout.

With the win, Atwater upgrades its record to 6-10 on the season. The Falcons host Gregori (Modesto, CA) to clash with the Jaguars in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 7. The Jaguars go into the bout with a record of 10-7. Gregori lost 39-36 in their recent non-league bout against Patterson (Patterson, CA)

Next up, the Cougars clash with the El Capitan Gauchos (Merced, CA) in a Central California Conference bout, on Monday, January 9. Golden Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 9-9 season record. The Gauchos go into the bout with a 14-4 record after their 64-43 league win over Buhach Colony (Atwater, CA).