Wheatland Pirates (Wheatland, CA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Center Cougars (Antelope, CA), 36-34 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Wheatland upgrades its record to 2-1 on the season. The Pirates host Sutter (Sutter, CA) to play the Huskies in a bout on Wednesday, December 7. The Huskies go into the bout with a record of 1-2. Sutter won 45-41 in their recent non-league bout against Placer (Auburn, CA)

Next up, the Cougars play the Twelve Bridges Raging Rhinos (Lincoln, CA) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 3. Center will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record. The Raging Rhinos go into the bout with a 4-1 record after their 54-50 non-league loss to River City (West Sacramento, CA).