Kelso Hilanders (Kelso, WA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Heritage Timberwolves (Vancouver, WA), 43-32 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Kelso upgrades its record to 5-8 on the season. The Hilanders travel to Evergreen (Vancouver, WA) to clash with the Plainsmen in a non-league bout on Friday, January 5. The Plainsmen go into the bout with a record of 7-5. Evergreen won 52-47 in their recent non-league bout against Prairie (Vancouver, WA)

Next up, the Timberwolves clash with the Mountain View Thunder (Vancouver, WA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 5. Heritage will attempt to upgrade on its 3-9 season record. The Thunder go into the bout with a 8-1 record after their 67-66 non-league loss to Camas (Camas, WA).