Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the McFarland Cougars (McFarland, CA) and the host Mira Monte Lions (Bakersfield, CA), saw McFarland's basketball squad hold off Mira Monte by a tally of 67-65.

With the victory, McFarland improves its record to 3-2 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Orange Cove (Orange Cove, CA) to play the Titans in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 8. The Titans come into the challenge with a record of 2-1. Orange Cove lost 49-44 in their recent non-league challenge against Corcoran (Corcoran, CA)

Next up, the Lions play the Corcoran Panthers (Corcoran, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 8. Mira Monte will attempt to improve on its 8-3 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 4-1 record after their 49-44 non-league win over Orange Cove (Orange Cove, CA).