Kerman Lions (Kerman, CA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Hoover Patriots (Fresno, CA), 45-40 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Kerman upgrades its record to 9-3 on the season. The Lions travel to Immanuel (Reedley, CA) to face the Eagles in a non-league game on Friday, December 23. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 10-2. Immanuel won 56-23 in their recent non-league game against Mendota (Mendota, CA)

With the defeat, Hoover moves to 4-6 on the year. The Patriots travel to Yosemite (Oakhurst, CA) to face the Badgers in a non-league game on Friday, December 23. The Badgers enter the game with a record of 4-8. Yosemite lost 40-36 in their recent non-league game against Sunnyside (Fresno, CA)