Chico Panthers (Chico, CA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Las Plumas Thunderbirds (Oroville, CA), 40-39 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Chico upgrades its record to 7-1 on the season. The Panthers host University Prep (Redding, CA) to clash with the Panthers in a non-league bout on Friday, December 8. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 4-1. University Prep won 56-55 in their recent non-league bout against Marysville (Marysville, CA)

Next up, the Thunderbirds clash with the Marysville Indians (Marysville, CA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 8. Las Plumas will attempt to upgrade on its 6-3 season record. The Indians go into the bout with a 3-3 record after their 56-55 non-league loss to University Prep (Redding, CA).