Walla Walla Blue Devils (Walla Walla, WA) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Hermiston Bulldogs (Hermiston, WA), 58-53 in a league match.

With the victory, Walla Walla advances its record to 8-7 on the year. The Blue Devils host Kamiakin (Kennewick, WA) to face the Braves in a 3A/4A Mid-Columbia match on Friday, January 31. The Braves enter the match with a record of 10-7. Kamiakin won 71-51 in their recent league match against Hanford (Richland, WA)

The Bulldogs now own a 8-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Kamiakin for a 3A/4A Mid-Columbia match on Saturday, February 1. Hermiston will face a Braves squad coming off a 71-51 league win over Hanford (Richland, WA). The Braves record now stands at 10-7.