The Blanchet Catholic Cavaliers basketball squad (Salem, OR), was nudged 66-59 in Monday's league battle with the visiting Jefferson Lions (Jefferson, OR)

With the victory, Jefferson advances its record to 8-9 on the year. The Lions host Santiam Christian (Corvallis, OR) to meet the Eagles in a 3A PacWest battle on Wednesday, January 29. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 11-5. Santiam Christian won 64-33 in their recent league battle against Willamina (Willamina, OR)

The Cavaliers now own a 7-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Dayton for a 3A PacWest battle on Wednesday, January 29. Blanchet Catholic will meet a Pirates squad coming off a 57-48 league win over Sheridan (Sheridan, OR). The Pirates record now stands at 9-5.