Caruthers Blue Raiders (Caruthers, CA) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Firebaugh Eagles (Firebaugh, CA), 43-39 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Caruthers upgrades its record to 3-2 on the season. The Blue Raiders travel to Orosi (Orosi, CA) to confront the Cardinals in a challenge on Tuesday, December 14. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Eagles confront the Yosemite Badgers (Oakhurst, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 4. Firebaugh will attempt to improve on its 1-2 season record.