Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Redding Christian Lions (Palo Cedro, CA) and the visiting Placer Hillmen (Auburn, CA), saw Redding Christian's basketball squad hold off Placer by a tally of 55-49.

With the victory, Redding Christian improves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Central Valley (Shasta Lake, CA) to confront the Falcons in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 7. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 1-2.

Next up, the Hillmen confront the West Valley Eagles (Cottonwood, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 2. Placer will attempt to improve on its 0-3 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 0-3 record after their 51-28 non-league loss to Weed (Weed, CA).