Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Newport Cubs (Newport, OR) and the host Sweet Home Huskies (Sweet Home, OR), saw Newport's basketball squad hold off Sweet Home by a tally of 48-42.

With the victory, Newport improves its record to 9-6 on the campaign. The Cubs host Stayton (Stayton, OR) to confront the Eagles in a 4A Oregon West challenge on Friday, January 27. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 8-7. Stayton lost 57-50 in their recent league challenge against Cascade (Turner, OR)

Next up, the Huskies confront the Philomath Warriors (Philomath, OR) in a 4A Oregon West challenge, on Friday, January 27. Sweet Home will attempt to improve on its 4-10 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 8-5 record after their 50-29 league win over North Marion (Aurora, OR).