Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Rio Americano Raiders (Sacramento, CA) and the visiting Del Oro Golden Eagles (Loomis, CA), saw Rio Americano's basketball squad hold off Del Oro by a tally of 72-65.

With the victory, Rio Americano improves its record to 6-6 on the campaign. The Raiders host Capital Christian (Sacramento, CA) to confront the Cougars in a challenge on Wednesday, January 4. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 6-7.

Next up, the Golden Eagles confront the Nevada Union Miners (Grass Valley, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 29. Del Oro will attempt to improve on its 7-8 season record. The Miners come into the challenge with a 8-8 record after their 52-50 non-league loss to Foothill (Palo Cedro, CA).