California High School Basketball - Avenal nips Laton
December 29, 2023: Laton, CA 93242 Avenal Buccaneers (Avenal, CA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Laton Mustangs (Laton, CA), 45-39 in a non-league bout.
With the victory, Avenal upgrades its record to 6-8 on the campaign. The Buccaneers travel to Reedley (Reedley, CA) to play the Pirates in a non-league bout on Wednesday, January 3. The Pirates come into the bout with a record of 6-9. Reedley won 54-38 in their recent non-league bout against Madera South (Madera, CA)
Next up, the Mustangs play the Shandon Outlaws (Shandon, CA) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 4. Laton will attempt to upgrade on its 1-11 season record. The Outlaws come into the bout with a 0-5 record after their 87-9 league loss to Coastal Christian (Pismo Beach, CA).