Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Ceres Bulldogs (Ceres, CA) and the host Beyer Patriots (Modesto, CA), saw Ceres's basketball squad hold off Beyer by a count of 69-65.

With the victory, Ceres upgrades its record to 9-6 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Pacheco (Los Banos, CA) to play the Panthers in a Western Athletic Conference challenge on Monday, January 8. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 8-6.

Next up, the Patriots play the Mountain House Mustangs (Mountain House, CA) in a Western Athletic Conference challenge, on Monday, January 8. Beyer will attempt to upgrade on its 9-6 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 9-6 record after their 63-44 league win over Johansen (Modesto, CA).