Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Meridian Trojans (Bellingham, WA) and the visiting Sultan Turks (Sultan, WA), saw Meridian's basketball squad overcome Sultan by a tally of 36-26.

With the victory, Meridian improves its record to 2-9 on the campaign. The Trojans host Lakewood (Arlington, WA) to confront the Cougars in a 1A/2A/3A Northwest challenge on Monday, January 29. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 6-9. Lakewood lost 63-32 in their recent league challenge against Squalicum (Bellingham, WA)

Next up, the Turks confront the Seattle Academy Cardinals (Seattle, WA) in a 1A Emerald Sound challenge, on Monday, January 29. Sultan will attempt to improve on its 0-6 season record. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a 5-4 record after their 50-24 league win over Overlake (Redmond, WA).