Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Riverbank Bruins (Riverbank, CA) and the visiting Escalon Cougars (Escalon, CA), saw Riverbank's basketball squad knock off Escalon by a tally of 48-40.

With the victory, Riverbank improves its record to 13-4 on the campaign. The Bruins host Ripon (Ripon, CA) to play the Indians in a Trans Valley League challenge on Wednesday, January 10. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 13-5. Ripon won 54-40 in their recent league challenge against Hilmar (Hilmar, CA)

Next up, the Cougars play the Ripon Christian Knights (Ripon, CA) in a Trans Valley League challenge, on Wednesday, January 10. Escalon will attempt to improve on its 13-3 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 11-5 record after their 79-52 non-league win over Stone Ridge Christian (Merced, CA).