The Kent-Meridian Royals topped the host Jefferson Raiders basketball team by a final score of 48-28 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Royals face the Auburn Mountainview Lions (Auburn, WA) in a 3A/4A North Puget Sound - Olympic game, on Saturday, January 27. Kent-Meridian will attempt to move on its 7-7 season record. The Lions enter the game with a 5-6 record after their 44-36 non-league win over Auburn Riverside (Auburn, WA).

With the defeat, Jefferson moves to 1-9 on the year. The Raiders host Kentlake (Kent, WA) to face the Falcons in a 3A/4A North Puget Sound - Olympic game on Saturday, January 27. The Falcons enter the game with a record of 7-4. Kentlake won 42-27 in their recent non-league game against Beamer (Federal Way, WA)