The Crook County Cowboys basketball squad (Prineville, OR), was outscored 56-37 in Friday's non-league battle with the host La Grande Tigers (La Grande, OR)

With the victory, La Grande advances its record to 5-0 on the year. The Tigers host McLoughlin (Milton-Freewater, OR) to meet the Pioneers in a non-league battle on Monday, January 6. The Pioneers enter the battle with a record of 1-6. McLoughlin lost 54-11 in their recent non-league battle against The Dalles (The Dalles, OR)

The Cowboys now own a 5-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Baker for a non-league battle on Saturday, January 4. Crook County will meet a Bulldogs squad coming off a 59-39 non-league win over Cottage Grove (Cottage Grove, OR). The Bulldogs record now stands at 5-5.