Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Chewelah Cougars (Chewelah, WA) and the visiting Upper Columbia Academy Lions (Spangle, WA), saw Chewelah's basketball squad overcome Upper Columbia Academy by a tally of 49-32.

With the victory, Chewelah improves its record to 6-7 on the campaign. The Cougars host Non JV Opponent (, ) to confront the in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 13. The come into the challenge with a record of 68-98. Non JV Opponent lost 62-8 in their recent non-league challenge against Deer Park (Deer Park, WA)

Next up, the Lions confront the Kettle Falls Bulldogs (Kettle Falls, WA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Upper Columbia Academy will attempt to improve on its 0-7 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 5-6 record after their 33-21 non-league loss to Chewelah (Chewelah, WA).