Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Hamilton Braves (Hamilton City, CA) and the visiting Pierce Bears (Arbuckle, CA), saw Hamilton's basketball squad hold off Pierce by a tally of 44-42.

With the victory, Hamilton improves its record to 5-1 on the campaign. The Braves host Quincy (Quincy, CA) to confront the Trojans in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 14. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 7-1.

Next up, the Bears confront the Las Plumas Thunderbirds (Oroville, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 16. Pierce will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record.