Center Cougars (Antelope, CA) boosters left the game satisfied Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Wheatland Pirates (Wheatland, CA), 64-40 in a league match.

With the victory, Center upgrades its record to 7-8 on the year. The Cougars host Bear River (Grass Valley, CA) to face the Bruins in a Pioneer Valley League match on Friday, January 10. The Bruins enter the match with a record of 9-6. Bear River lost 73-53 in their recent league challenge against Marysville (Marysville, CA)

In their next game, the Pirates encounter the Colfax Falcons (Colfax, CA) in a Pioneer Valley League challenge, on Friday, January 10. Wheatland will attempt to improve on its 6-8 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 11-4 record after their 88-32 league win over Mira Loma (Sacramento, CA).