Mendota Aztecs (Mendota, CA) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Reedley Pirates (Reedley, CA), 71-54 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Mendota upgrades its record to 5-5 on the season. The Aztecs host Minarets (O'Neals, CA) to play the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 27. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 2-6. Minarets won 55-44 in their recent non-league bout against Laton (Laton, CA)

Next up, the Pirates play the Torres Toros (Madera, CA) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, December 27. Reedley will attempt to upgrade on its 4-7 season record. The Toros go into the bout with a 3-5 record after their 68-59 league loss to McLane (Fresno, CA).