In Thursday's league match, the host Monroe Dragons basketball team scored a good 72-57 triumph over the Oakridge Warriors.

In their next game, the Dragons meet the Illinois Valley Cougars (Cave Junction, OR) in a 2A Valley Coast match, on Saturday, January 27. Monroe will attempt to move on its 6-10 season record. The Cougars enter the match with a 13-6 record after their 67-63 league loss to Reedsport (Reedsport, OR).

With the defeat, Oakridge moves to 5-13 on the year. The Warriors host Gold Beach (Gold Beach, OR) to meet the Panthers in a 2A Valley Coast match on Saturday, January 27. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 13-8. Gold Beach lost 44-33 in their recent league match against Bandon (Bandon, OR)