Templeton Eagles (Templeton, CA) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host East Bakersfield Blades (Bakersfield, CA), 59-41 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Templeton upgrades its record to 9-5 on the season. The Eagles travel to Kennedy (Delano, CA) to play the Thunderbirds in a non-league bout on Friday, December 29. The Thunderbirds go into the bout with a record of 5-6. Kennedy lost 44-37 in their recent non-league bout against Bishop Union (Bishop, CA)

Next up, the Blades play the San Bernardino Cardinals (San Bernardino, CA) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 28. East Bakersfield will attempt to upgrade on its 6-7 season record. The Cardinals go into the bout with a 7-5 record after their 63-34 non-league loss to Eastside (Lancaster, CA).