In Monday's league test, the Bear River Bruins (Grass Valley, CA) basketball squad trounced the host Mira Loma Matadors (Sacramento, CA), by a final score of 78-7.

Next, the Bruins clash with the Lincoln Fighting Zebras (Lincoln, CA) in a Pioneer Valley League test, on Wednesday, February 5. Bear River will attempt to upgrade on its 16-7 season record. The Fighting Zebras come into the test with a 16-8 record after their 60-26 league loss to Colfax (Colfax, CA).

The Matadors (3-19) will now prepare for their test against Wheatland (Wheatland, CA). The Pirates come into the Pioneer Valley League test with a 1-18 record. In their last test, Wheatland was overwhelmed by Oakmont (Roseville, CA), 54-29, in a league test.