Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Morton/White Pass Timberwolves (Morton, WA) and the host Willapa Valley Vikings (Menlo, WA), saw Morton/White Pass's basketball squad hold off Willapa Valley by a count of 77-73.

With the victory, Morton/White Pass upgrades its record to 4-7 on the campaign. The Timberwolves host Wahkiakum (Cathlamet, WA) to play the Mules in a 2B Central challenge on Thursday, January 4. The Mules come into the challenge with a record of 7-3. Wahkiakum lost 65-55 in their recent non-league challenge against Lummi (Bellingham, WA)

Next up, the Vikings play the Washington School for the Deaf Terriers (Vancouver, WA) in a 1B Columbia Valley challenge, on Thursday, January 4. Willapa Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 5-6 season record. The Terriers come into the challenge with a 4-5 record after their 70-27 league win over Three Rivers Christian (Longview, WA).