Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Clovis East Timberwolves (Clovis, CA) and the visiting Merced Bears (Merced, CA), saw Clovis East's basketball squad overcome Merced by a tally of 64-44.

With the victory, Clovis East improves its record to 4-3 on the campaign. The Timberwolves host Clovis West (Fresno, CA) to confront the Golden Eagles in a challenge on Friday, January 12. The Golden Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 16-1.

Next up, the Bears confront the Golden Valley Cougars (Merced, CA) in a challenge, on Wednesday, January 3. Merced will attempt to improve on its 13-4 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 10-5 record after their 37-36 non-league loss to Summerville (Tuolumne, CA).