Auburn Trojans (Auburn, WA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Kent-Meridian Royals (Kent, WA), 55-40 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Auburn upgrades its record to 2-8 on the season. The Trojans travel to Auburn Mountainview (Auburn, WA) to clash with the Lions in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 19. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 6-3. Auburn Mountainview won 50-40 in their recent non-league bout against Beamer (Federal Way, WA)

Next up, the Royals clash with the Lakes Lancers (Lakewood, WA) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 19. Kent-Meridian will attempt to upgrade on its 1-9 season record. The Lancers go into the bout with a 9-7 record after their 57-42 non-league win over Clover Park (Lakewood, WA).