Cloverdale Eagles (Cloverdale, CA) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Mendocino Cardinals (Mendocino, CA), 46-40 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Cloverdale advances its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to St. Helena (St. Helena, CA) to confront the Saints in a North Central I contest on Tuesday, December 16. The Saints go into the contest with a record of 5-3. St. Helena won 55-23 in their recent non-league contest against Grace Christian Academy (Santa Rosa, CA)

In their next game, the Cardinals confront the Laytonville Warriors (Laytonville, CA) in a North Central III contest, on Tuesday, December 16. Mendocino will attempt to better on its 6-3 season record. The Warriors go into the contest with a 5-0 record after their 44-34 non-league win over Point Arena (Point Arena, CA).