Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Kamiakin Braves (Kennewick, WA) and the host Hanford Falcons (Richland, WA), saw Kamiakin's basketball squad hold off Hanford by a tally of 51-44.

With the victory, Kamiakin improves its record to 11-2 on the campaign. The Braves host Hermiston (Hermiston, WA) to confront the Bulldogs in a 3A/4A Mid-Columbia challenge on Saturday, January 13. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 4-8. Hermiston lost 69-68 in their recent league challenge against Southridge (Kennewick, WA)

Next up, the Falcons confront the Kennewick Lions (Kennewick, WA) in a 3A/4A Mid-Columbia challenge, on Saturday, January 13. Hanford will attempt to improve on its 3-9 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 5-7 record after their 71-39 league win over Pasco (Pasco, WA).