Portola Bulldogs (Irvine, CA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Northwood Timberwolves (Irvine, CA), 54-52 in a league bout.

With the victory, Portola upgrades its record to 7-4 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Laguna Hills (Laguna Hills, CA) to play the Hawks in a Pacific Coast bout on Tuesday, December 14. The Hawks come into the bout with a record of 1-5. Laguna Hills lost 53-20 in their recent league bout against University (Irvine, CA)

Next up, the Timberwolves play the Edison Chargers (Huntington Beach, CA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 14. Northwood will attempt to upgrade on its 4-3 season record.