Newberg Tigers (Newberg, OR) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Liberty Falcons (Hillsboro, OR), 71-58 in a league bout.

With the victory, Newberg upgrades its record to 8-7 on the campaign. The Tigers host Sherwood (Sherwood, OR) to play the Bowmen in a 6A Pacific bout on Tuesday, January 24. The Bowmen come into the bout with a record of 8-6.

Next up, the Falcons play the McMinnville Grizzlies (McMinnville, OR) in a 6A Pacific bout, on Tuesday, January 24. Liberty will attempt to upgrade on its 6-9 season record.