Arvin Bears (Arvin, CA) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Exeter Monarchs (Exeter, CA), 55-47 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Arvin upgrades its record to 7-19 on the season. The Bears host Mira Monte (Bakersfield, CA) to play the Lions in a bout on Wednesday, February 8. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 2-2. Mira Monte won 50-33 in their recent league bout against Arvin (Arvin, CA)

Next up, the Monarchs play the Central Valley Christian Cavaliers (Visalia, CA) in a bout, on Friday, February 10. Exeter will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Cavaliers go into the bout with a 11-12 record after their 55-46 non-league loss to Kingsburg (Kingsburg, CA).