Escalon Cougars (Escalon, CA) supporters left the game happy Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Ripon Indians (Ripon, CA), 33-31 in a league match.

With the victory, Escalon advances its record to 20-7 on the year. The Cougars travel to Orestimba (Newman, CA) to meet the Warriors in a match on Friday, February 14. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 4-19. Orestimba lost 55-24 in their recent league match against Ripon Christian (Ripon, CA)

The Indians now own a 13-14 record. They put it on the line next when they host Hilmar for a match on Friday, February 14. Ripon will meet a Yellowjackets squad coming off a 64-38 league win over Hughson (Hughson, CA). The Yellowjackets record now stands at 15-12.