Kennedy Trojans (Mt. Angel, OR) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Willamina Bulldogs (Willamina, OR), 56-55 in a league bout.

With the win, Kennedy upgrades its record to 17-5 on the season. The Trojans host Salem Academy (Salem, OR) to play the Crusaders in a 2A Tri-River bout on Thursday, February 1. The Crusaders go into the bout with a record of 6-11. Salem Academy won 56-50 in their recent league bout against Santiam (Mill City, OR)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Regis Rams (Stayton, OR) in a 2A Tri-River bout, on Thursday, February 1. Willamina will attempt to upgrade on its 17-4 season record. The Rams go into the bout with a 19-1 record after their 76-43 league loss to Western Christian (Salem, OR).