Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Manteca Buffaloes (Manteca, CA) and the visiting Ripon Indians (Ripon, CA), saw Manteca's basketball squad hold off Ripon by a tally of 54-47.

With the victory, Manteca improves its record to 10-4 on the campaign. The Buffaloes host Bear Creek (Stockton, CA) to confront the Bruins in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 27. The Bruins come into the challenge with a record of 4-4.

Next up, the Indians confront the Sierra Timberwolves (Manteca, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 28. Ripon will attempt to improve on its 0-6 season record. The Timberwolves come into the challenge with a 6-5 record after their 69-50 non-league loss to Gregori (Modesto, CA).