Kennewick Lions (Kennewick, WA) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Hanford Falcons (Richland, WA), 71-39 in a league challenge.

With the victory, Kennewick improves its record to 6-7 on the campaign. The Lions host Hermiston (Hermiston, WA) to confront the Bulldogs in a 3A/4A Mid-Columbia challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 4-9. Hermiston lost 62-41 in their recent league challenge against Kamiakin (Kennewick, WA)

Next up, the Falcons confront the Walla Walla Blue Devils (Walla Walla, WA) in a 3A/4A Mid-Columbia challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Hanford will attempt to improve on its 3-10 season record. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a 8-5 record after their 66-27 league win over Pasco (Pasco, WA).