Downey Knights (Modesto, CA) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Golden Valley Cougars (Merced, CA), 69-40 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Downey upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Knights travel to El Capitan (Merced, CA) to clash with the Gauchos in a non-league bout on Wednesday, November 30. The Gauchos go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Cougars clash with the Sonora Wildcats (Sonora, CA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, November 29. Golden Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The Wildcats go into the bout with a 1-0 record after their 61-45 non-league win over Ripon (Ripon, CA).