Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Ripon Indians (Ripon, CA) and the host Escalon Cougars (Escalon, CA), saw Ripon's basketball squad hold off Escalon by a tally of 52-49.

With the victory, Ripon improves its record to 12-11 on the campaign. The Indians travel to Hughson (Hughson, CA) to confront the Huskies in a challenge on Friday, February 2. The Huskies come into the challenge with a record of 14-9. Hughson won 61-60 in their recent league challenge against Riverbank (Riverbank, CA)

Next up, the Cougars confront the Hughson Huskies (Hughson, CA) in a challenge, on Wednesday, February 7. Escalon will attempt to improve on its 11-13 season record. The Huskies come into the challenge with a 14-10 record after their 64-42 league loss to Ripon (Ripon, CA).