Monache Marauders (Porterville, CA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Mt. Whitney Pioneers (Visalia, CA), 44-39 in a league bout.

With the win, Monache upgrades its record to 9-4 on the season. The Marauders travel to Porterville (Porterville, CA) to play the Panthers in a bout on Wednesday, February 7. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 0-3. Porterville 38-38 in their recent league bout against Redwood (Visalia, CA)

Next up, the Pioneers play the Redwood Rangers (Visalia, CA) in a bout, on Thursday, February 8. Mt. Whitney will attempt to upgrade on its 1-7 season record. The Rangers go into the bout with a 17-2 record after their 34-32 league win over Golden West (Visalia, CA).