Willows Honkers (Willows, CA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Live Oak Lions (Live Oak, CA), 63-55 in a league bout.

With the win, Willows upgrades its record to 8-17 on the season. The Honkers travel to Paradise (Paradise, CA) to play the Bobcats in a Sacramento Valley bout on Friday, February 9. The Bobcats go into the bout with a record of 9-15. Paradise lost 74-28 in their recent league bout against Colusa (Colusa, CA)

Next up, the Lions play the East Nicolaus Spartans (Nicolaus, CA) in a Sacramento Valley bout, on Wednesday, February 7. Live Oak will attempt to upgrade on its 2-21 season record. The Spartans go into the bout with a 8-15 record after their 45-42 league loss to Paradise (Paradise, CA).