The Avenal Buccaneers basketball squad (Avenal, CA), was outscored 42-31 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Woodlake Tigers (Woodlake, CA)

With the victory, Woodlake advances its record to 7-6 on the year. The Tigers host Orosi (Orosi, CA) to meet the Cardinals in a non-league battle on Friday, January 3. The Cardinals enter the battle with a record of 8-6. Orosi lost 56-48 in their recent non-league battle against Sierra (Tollhouse, CA)

The Buccaneers now own a 4-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Minarets for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 7.