Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Churchill Lancers (Eugene, OR) and the visiting Thurston Colts (Springfield, OR), saw Churchill's basketball squad hold off Thurston by a tally of 52-45.

With the victory, Churchill improves its record to 12-1 on the campaign. The Lancers travel to Eagle Point (Eagle Point, OR) to confront the Eagles in a 5A Midwestern challenge on Friday, January 13. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 3-10. Eagle Point lost 74-41 in their recent league challenge against North Eugene (Eugene, OR)

Next up, the Colts confront the Marist Spartans (Eugene, OR) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 12. Thurston will attempt to improve on its 7-7 season record. The Spartans come into the challenge with a 5-8 record after their 45-44 non-league win over Hidden Valley (Grants Pass, OR).