Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the North Thurston Rams (Lacey, WA) and the host Central Kitsap Cougars (Silverdale, WA), saw North Thurston's basketball squad hold off Central Kitsap by a tally of 57-52.

With the victory, North Thurston improves its record to 13-2 on the campaign. The Rams travel to River Ridge (Lacey, WA) to confront the Hawks in a 3A South Sound challenge on Friday, January 19. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 5-8. River Ridge lost 66-49 in their recent league challenge against Gig Harbor (Gig Harbor, WA)

Next up, the Cougars confront the Gig Harbor Tides (Gig Harbor, WA) in a 3A South Sound challenge, on Friday, January 19. Central Kitsap will attempt to improve on its 3-10 season record. The Tides come into the challenge with a 13-2 record after their 66-49 league win over River Ridge (Lacey, WA).