Tulare Western Mustangs (Tulare, CA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Redwood Rangers (Visalia, CA), 60-57 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Tulare Western upgrades its record to 7-4 on the campaign. The Mustangs host Mt. Whitney (Visalia, CA) to play the Pioneers in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 17. The Pioneers come into the bout with a record of 2-6. Mt. Whitney won 47-36 in their recent non-league bout against Tulare Union (Tulare, CA)

Next up, the Rangers play the Pioneer Valley Panthers (Santa Maria, CA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 27. Redwood will attempt to upgrade on its 4-7 season record. The Panthers come into the bout with a 0-10 record after their 99-25 league loss to St. Joseph (Santa Maria, CA).