Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Strathmore Spartans (Strathmore, CA) and the host Wasco Tigers (Wasco, CA), saw Strathmore's basketball squad hold off Wasco by a tally of 36-33.

With the victory, Strathmore improves its record to 2-4 on the campaign. The Spartans host Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano, CA) to confront the Wolves in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 13. The Wolves come into the challenge with a record of 1-5.

Next up, the Tigers confront the East Bakersfield Blades (Bakersfield, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 12. Wasco will attempt to improve on its 4-4 season record. The Blades come into the challenge with a 5-4 record after their 55-50 non-league win over McLane (Fresno, CA).