The El Capitan Gauchos basketball squad (Merced, CA), was nudged 63-56 in Friday's league battle with the host Atwater Falcons (Atwater, CA)

With the victory, Atwater advances its record to 13-8 on the year. The Falcons host Merced (Merced, CA) to meet the Bears in a battle on Wednesday, February 12. The Bears enter the battle with a record of 25-1. Merced won 53-27 in their recent league battle against Buhach Colony (Atwater, CA)

The Gauchos now own a 1-11 record. They put it on the line next when they host Golden Valley for a battle on Wednesday, February 12.