Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Crater Comets (Central Point, OR) and the visiting Ashland Grizzlies (Ashland, OR), saw Crater's basketball squad hold off Ashland by a tally of 51-45.

With the victory, Crater improves its record to 11-3 on the campaign. The Comets host North Eugene (Eugene, OR) to confront the Highlanders in a 5A Midwestern challenge on Friday, January 13. The Highlanders come into the challenge with a record of 6-7. North Eugene won 61-30 in their recent league challenge against Springfield (Springfield, OR)

Next up, the Grizzlies confront the Springfield Millers (Springfield, OR) in a 5A Midwestern challenge, on Friday, January 13. Ashland will attempt to improve on its 5-6 season record. The Millers come into the challenge with a 2-8 record after their 61-30 league loss to North Eugene (Eugene, OR).