Merced Bears (Merced, CA) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Clovis North Broncos (Fresno, CA), 52-43 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Merced upgrades its record to 6-0 on the season. The Bears travel to Mission Oak (Tulare, CA) to clash with the Hawks in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 8. The Hawks go into the bout with a record of 0-1. Mission Oak lost 47-11 in their recent non-league bout against Central (Fresno, CA)

Next up, the Broncos clash with the Central Grizzlies (Fresno, CA) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 8. Clovis North will attempt to upgrade on its 3-2 season record. The Grizzlies go into the bout with a 1-0 record after their 47-11 non-league win over Mission Oak (Tulare, CA).