Colton Vikings (Colton, OR) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Willamina Bulldogs (Willamina, OR), 36-28 in a league bout.

With the victory, Colton upgrades its record to 13-5 on the campaign. The Vikings host Western Christian (Salem, OR) to play the Pioneers in a 2A Tri-River bout on Monday, January 29. The Pioneers come into the bout with a record of 15-1. Western Christian won 70-14 in their recent league bout against Gervais (Gervais, OR)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Blanchet Catholic Cavaliers (Salem, OR) in a 2A Tri-River bout, on Saturday, January 27. Willamina will attempt to upgrade on its 12-6 season record. The Cavaliers come into the bout with a 11-8 record after their 42-38 league win over Salem Academy (Salem, OR).