Willamette Wolverines (Eugene, OR) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Grants Pass Cavemen (Grants Pass, OR), 38-30 in a league game.

In their next game, the Wolverines face the South Eugene Axe (Eugene, OR) in a 6A Southwest game, on Tuesday, January 17. Willamette will attempt to move on its 10-3 season record. The Axe enter the game with a 3-10 record after their 49-19 league loss to North Medford (Medford, OR).

With the defeat, Grants Pass moves to 8-3 on the year. The Cavemen host South Medford (Medford, OR) to face the Panthers in a 6A Southwest game on Tuesday, January 17. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 12-2. South Medford won 62-44 in their recent league game against Sheldon (Eugene, OR)