Argonaut Mustangs (Jackson, CA) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Placer Hillmen (Auburn, CA), 72-67 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Argonaut advances its record to 9-1 on the year. The Mustangs host Woodland Christian (Woodland, CA) to face the Cardinals in a non-league match on Thursday, January 2. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 3-2. Woodland Christian won 44-42 in their recent non-league match against Vallejo (Vallejo, CA)

The Hillmen now own a 5-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Chico for a non-league match on Thursday, January 2. Placer will face a Panthers squad coming off a 55-52 non-league win over University Prep (Redding, CA). The Panthers record now stands at 8-5.