Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Patterson Tigers (Patterson, CA) and the visiting Central Catholic Raiders (Modesto, CA), saw Patterson's basketball squad hold off Central Catholic by a tally of 47-41.

With the victory, Patterson improves its record to 3-3 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Escalon (Escalon, CA) to confront the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 30. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 11-3. Escalon won 81-46 in their recent non-league challenge against Argonaut (Jackson, CA)

Next up, the Raiders confront the Argonaut Mustangs (Jackson, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 30. Central Catholic will attempt to improve on its 8-3 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 5-8 record after their 81-46 non-league loss to Escalon (Escalon, CA).