Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Escalon Cougars (Escalon, CA) and the host Riverbank Bruins (Riverbank, CA), saw Escalon's basketball squad hold off Riverbank by a tally of 46-40.

With the victory, Escalon improves its record to 7-8 on the campaign. The Cougars host Ripon Christian (Ripon, CA) to confront the Knights in a challenge on Wednesday, January 10. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 10-5. Ripon Christian won 51-42 in their recent non-league challenge against Stone Ridge Christian (Merced, CA)

Next up, the Bruins confront the Ripon Indians (Ripon, CA) in a challenge, on Wednesday, January 10. Riverbank will attempt to improve on its 3-7 season record. The Indians come into the challenge with a 5-10 record after their 56-48 league loss to Hilmar (Hilmar, CA).