In Tuesday's league match, the visiting Mendocino Cardinals basketball team scored a tight 53-48 triumph over the Point Arena Pirates.

In their next game, the Cardinals meet the Round Valley Mustangs (Covelo, CA) in a North Central III match, on Friday, January 12. Mendocino will attempt to better on its 9-3 season record. The Mustangs enter the match with a 6-3 record after their 32-24 league win over Laytonville (Laytonville, CA).

With the defeat, Point Arena moves to 1-6 on the year. The Pirates travel to Anderson Valley (Boonville, CA) to meet the Panthers in a North Central III match on Friday, January 12. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 3-7. Anderson Valley won 43-28 in their recent league match against Potter Valley (Potter Valley, CA)