Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Newark Memorial Cougars (Newark, CA) and the host Lemoore Tigers (Lemoore, CA), saw Newark Memorial's basketball squad hold off Lemoore by a tally of 49-44.

With the victory, Newark Memorial improves its record to 2-2 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Clovis East (Clovis, CA) to confront the Timberwolves in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 3. The Timberwolves come into the challenge with a record of 3-1. Clovis East won 65-48 in their recent non-league challenge against Hoover (Fresno, CA)

Next up, the Tigers confront the Justin Garza Guardians (Fresno, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 7. Lemoore will attempt to improve on its 0-3 season record. The Guardians come into the challenge with a 2-2 record after their 54-41 non-league loss to Garces Memorial (Bakersfield, CA).