Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Merced Bears (Merced, CA) and the visiting Atwater Falcons (Atwater, CA), saw Merced's basketball squad knock off Atwater by a tally of 50-34.

With the victory, Merced improves its record to 24-2 on the campaign. The Bears host Buhach Colony (Atwater, CA) to play the Thunder in a challenge on Wednesday, February 8. The Thunder come into the challenge with a record of 1-5. Buhach Colony lost 48-37 in their recent league challenge against Golden Valley (Merced, CA)