Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Templeton Eagles (Templeton, CA) and the host Pioneer Valley Panthers (Santa Maria, CA), saw Templeton's basketball squad hold off Pioneer Valley by a tally of 52-49.

With the victory, Templeton improves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to East Bakersfield (Bakersfield, CA) to confront the Blades in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 12. The Blades come into the challenge with a record of 1-1. East Bakersfield won 34-29 in their recent non-league challenge against Delano (Delano, CA)

Next up, the Panthers confront the Lompoc Braves (Lompoc, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 15. Pioneer Valley will attempt to improve on its 2-2 season record.