Nelson (Happy Valley, OR) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Gresham Gophers (Gresham, OR), 73-66 in a league bout.

With the victory, Nelson upgrades its record to 10-5 on the campaign. The host Central Catholic (Portland, OR) to play the Rams in a 6A Mt. Hood bout on Monday, January 29. The Rams come into the bout with a record of 14-3. Central Catholic won 72-47 in their recent league bout against Sandy (Sandy, OR)

Next up, the Gophers play the Reynolds Raiders (Troutdale, OR) in a 6A Mt. Hood bout, on Monday, January 29. Gresham will attempt to upgrade on its 8-6 season record. The Raiders come into the bout with a 1-14 record after their 74-45 league loss to David Douglas (Portland, OR).