Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Placer Hillmen (Auburn, CA) and the host Nevada Union Miners (Grass Valley, CA), saw Placer's basketball squad wallop Nevada Union by a count of 70-42.

With the victory, Placer upgrades its record to 21-5 on the campaign. The Hillmen host West Park (Roseville, CA) to play the Panthers in a Foothill Valley challenge on Wednesday, February 8. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 18-6. West Park lost 68-53 in their recent league challenge against Ponderosa (Shingle Springs, CA)

Next up, the Miners play the Liberty Ranch Hawks (Galt, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, February 6. Nevada Union will attempt to upgrade on its 10-15 season record. The Hawks come into the challenge with a 12-14 record after their 53-46 league win over El Dorado (Placerville, CA).