Golden Valley Bulldogs (Bakersfield, CA) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Shafter Generals (Shafter, CA), 46-44 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Golden Valley upgrades its record to 5-9 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Independence (Bakersfield, CA) to play the Falcons in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 15. The Falcons come into the bout with a record of 3-5. Independence won 81-34 in their recent non-league bout against Strathmore (Strathmore, CA)

Next up, the Generals play the Strathmore Spartans (Strathmore, CA) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 15. Shafter will attempt to upgrade on its 3-6 season record. The Spartans come into the bout with a 3-5 record after their 81-34 non-league loss to Independence (Bakersfield, CA).