Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Norco Cougars (Norco, CA) and the visiting Upland Highlanders/Scots (Upland, CA), saw Norco's basketball squad hold off Upland by a tally of 68-65.

With the victory, Norco improves its record to 6-3 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Juneau-Douglas (Juneau, AK) to confront the Crimson Bears in a non-league challenge on Monday, December 19. The Crimson Bears come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Highlanders/Scots confront the Nogales Nobles (La Puente, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 26. Upland will attempt to improve on its 7-4 season record.