Kennedy Trojans (Mt. Angel, OR) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Willamina Bulldogs (Willamina, OR), 65-60 in a league bout.

With the win, Kennedy upgrades its record to 12-2 on the season. The Trojans host Delphian (Sheridan, OR) to clash with the Dragons in a 2A Tri-River bout on Friday, January 20. The Dragons go into the bout with a record of 2-7. Delphian lost 53-33 in their recent league bout against Santiam (Mill City, OR)

Next up, the Bulldogs clash with the Colton Vikings (Colton, OR) in a 2A Tri-River bout, on Friday, January 20. Willamina will attempt to upgrade on its 8-5 season record. The Vikings go into the bout with a 5-11 record after their 80-37 league loss to Western Christian (Salem, OR).