The Marist Spartans topped the visiting Thurston Colts basketball team by a final score of 56-46 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Spartans face the North Bend Bulldogs (North Bend, OR) in a 4A Sky Em game, on Tuesday, January 17. Marist will attempt to move on its 9-4 season record.

With the defeat, Thurston moves to 8-7 on the year. The Colts travel to North Eugene (Eugene, OR) to face the Highlanders in a 5A Midwestern game on Tuesday, January 17. The Highlanders enter the game with a record of 8-5. North Eugene lost 73-40 in their recent league game against Crater (Central Point, OR)