Fans at Saturday's league challenge between the Northport Mustangs (Northport, WA) and the host Republic Tigers (Republic, WA), saw Northport's basketball squad wallop Republic by a tally of 55-34.

With the victory, Northport improves its record to 8-5 on the campaign. The Mustangs host Cusick (Cusick, WA) to confront the Panthers in a 1B Northeast challenge on Friday, January 20. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 9-1.

Next up, the Tigers confront the Columbia Lions (Hunters, WA) in a 1B Northeast challenge, on Friday, January 20. Republic will attempt to improve on its 4-12 season record.