Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Pleasant Valley Vikings (Chico, CA) and the visiting Bella Vista Broncos (Fair Oaks, CA), saw Pleasant Valley's basketball squad knock off Bella Vista by a tally of 42-23.

With the victory, Pleasant Valley improves its record to 14-4 on the campaign. The Vikings host Red Bluff (Red Bluff, CA) to play the Spartans in a challenge on Wednesday, January 3. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 3-1. Red Bluff lost 40-19 in their recent non-league challenge against Orland (Orland, CA)

Next up, the Broncos play the River Valley Falcons (Yuba City, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 29. Bella Vista will attempt to improve on its 2-5 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 3-10 record after their 35-31 non-league loss to Bear River (Grass Valley, CA).