The Mohawk Mustangs basketball squad (Marcola, OR), was crushed 53-31 in Thursday's league battle with the host Mapleton Sailors (Mapleton, OR)

With the victory, Mapleton advances its record to 5-5 on the year. The Sailors host Siletz Valley (Siletz, OR) to meet the in a 1A Mountain West battle on Saturday, January 4. The enter the battle with a record of 0-4. Siletz Valley lost 69-39 in their recent league battle against Eddyville (Eddyville, OR)

The Mustangs now own a 4-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host McKenzie for a 1A Mountain West battle on Saturday, January 4. Mohawk will meet a Eagles squad coming off a 44-35 league win over Alsea (Alsea, OR). The Eagles record now stands at 1-9.