Willamette @ South Eugene

Oregon High School Basketball - South Eugene nips Willamette

(January 31, 2012: Eugene, OR 97401) Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the South Eugene Axemen (Eugene, OR) and the visiting Willamette Wolverines (Eugene, OR), saw South Eugene's basketball squad hold off Willamette by a score of 39-35.

With the victory, South Eugene improves its record to 3-15 on the campaign. The Axemen travel to Thurston (Springfield, OR) to battle the Colts in a 6A Special District 1 challenge on Thursday, February 2. The Colts come into the challenge with a record of 7-13. Thurston lost 50-37 in their recent league challenge against Sheldon (Eugene, OR)

Next up, the Wolverines battle the Churchill Lancers (Eugene, OR) in a 5A Midwestern challenge, on Thursday, February 2. Willamette will attempt to improve on its 7-12 season record. The Lancers come into the challenge with a 14-4 record after their 70-63 league loss to Marshfield (Coos Bay, OR).