Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Placer Hillmen (Auburn, CA) and the host Nevada Union Miners (Grass Valley, CA), saw Placer's basketball squad hold off Nevada Union by a tally of 50-48.

With the victory, Placer improves its record to 11-14 on the campaign. The Hillmen host West Park (Roseville, CA) to play the Panthers in a Foothill Valley challenge on Tuesday, February 7. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 13-11. West Park lost 61-35 in their recent league challenge against Ponderosa (Shingle Springs, CA)

Next up, the Miners play the Oakmont Vikings (Roseville, CA) in a Foothill Valley challenge, on Tuesday, February 7. Nevada Union will attempt to improve on its 3-15 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 13-11 record after their 80-30 league loss to Lincoln (Lincoln, CA).