The Connell Eagles basketball squad (Connell, WA), was crushed 76-48 in Saturday's league battle with the visiting Zillah Leopards (Zillah, WA)

With the victory, Zillah advances its record to 13-3 on the year. The Leopards host Kiona-Benton (Benton City, WA) to meet the Bears in a 1A South Central battle on Tuesday, January 28. The Bears enter the battle with a record of 8-9. Kiona-Benton lost 77-54 in their recent league battle against Cashmere (Cashmere, WA)

The Eagles now own a 7-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to College Place for a 1A South Central test on Tuesday, January 28. Connell will clash with a Hawks squad coming off a 77-37 league loss to Cashmere (Cashmere, WA). The Hawks record now stands at 2-13.