Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Kennedy Cougars (Sacramento, CA) and the visiting Manteca Buffaloes (Manteca, CA), saw Kennedy's basketball squad hold off Manteca by a tally of 44-38.

With the victory, Kennedy improves its record to 6-3 on the campaign. The Cougars host Franklin (Elk Grove, CA) to confront the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 20. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 6-5. Franklin won 48-47 in their recent non-league challenge against Woodcreek (Roseville, CA)

Next up, the Buffaloes confront the Lodi Flames (Lodi, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 20. Manteca will attempt to improve on its 7-3 season record. The Flames come into the challenge with a 8-3 record after their 60-39 non-league loss to De La Salle (Concord, CA).