Hilmar Yellowjackets (Hilmar, CA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Buhach Colony Thunder (Atwater, CA), 44-39 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hilmar upgrades its record to 2-0 on the season. The Yellowjackets host Gustine (Gustine, CA) to play the Reds in a non-league bout on Monday, November 28. The Reds go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Thunder play the Cosumnes Oaks Wolfpack (Elk Grove, CA) in a non-league bout, on Monday, November 28. Buhach Colony will attempt to upgrade on its 0-3 season record. The Wolfpack go into the bout with a 1-0 record after their 70-30 non-league win over Burbank (Sacramento, CA).