Willows Honkers (Willows, CA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Live Oak Lions (Live Oak, CA), 28-26 in a league bout.

With the victory, Willows upgrades its record to 15-7 on the campaign. The Honkers travel to Paradise (Paradise, CA) to play the Bobcats in a bout on Friday, February 9. The Bobcats come into the bout with a record of 5-15. Paradise lost 35-13 in their recent league bout against Colusa (Colusa, CA)

Next up, the Lions play the Pierce Bears (Arbuckle, CA) in a bout, on Friday, February 9. Live Oak will attempt to upgrade on its 9-9 season record. The Bears come into the bout with a 9-17 record after their 46-27 league loss to Colusa (Colusa, CA).