Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Cove Leopards (Cove, OR) and the visiting Wallowa Cougars (Wallowa, OR), saw Cove's basketball squad hold off Wallowa by a tally of 53-46.

With the victory, Cove improves its record to 16-5 on the campaign. The Leopards host Wallowa (Wallowa, OR) to confront the Cougars in a 1A Old Oregon challenge on Friday, January 19. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 8-10.

Next up, the Cougars confront the Cove Leopards (Cove, OR) in a 1A Old Oregon challenge, on Friday, January 19. Wallowa will attempt to improve on its 8-12 season record. The Leopards come into the challenge with a 14-5 record after their 44-36 league win over Joseph (Joseph, OR).