Chico Panthers (Chico, CA) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Gridley Bulldogs (Gridley, CA), 56-41 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Chico upgrades its record to 11-0 on the year. The Panthers host Placer (Auburn, CA) to face the Hillmen in a non-league match on Thursday, January 2. The Hillmen enter the match with a record of 2-5. Placer lost 45-42 in their recent non-league match against Venture Academy (Stockton, CA)

The Bulldogs now sport a 3-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Wheatland for a non-league match on Tuesday, January 7. Gridley will face a Pirates squad coming off a 59-31 non-league loss to Woodland (Woodland, CA). The Pirates record now stands at 4-4.