Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Waterford Wildcats (Waterford, CA) and the host Mariposa County Grizzlies (Mariposa, CA), saw Waterford's basketball squad overcome Mariposa County by a tally of 43-31.

With the victory, Waterford improves its record to 11-5 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Venture Academy (Stockton, CA) to confront the Mustangs in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 9. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 4-7. Venture Academy won 35-29 in their recent non-league challenge against Stockton Christian (Stockton, CA)

Next up, the Grizzlies confront the Gustine Reds (Gustine, CA) in a Southern League challenge, on Monday, January 9. Mariposa County will attempt to improve on its 3-5 season record. The Reds come into the challenge with a 8-4 record after their 46-29 league win over Le Grand (Le Grand, CA).