Putnam Kingsmen (Milwaukie, OR) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host La Salle Falcons (Milwaukie, OR), 71-63 in a league bout.

With the victory, Putnam upgrades its record to 12-6 on the campaign. The Kingsmen travel to Wilsonville (Wilsonville, OR) to play the Wildcats in a 5A Northwest Oregon bout on Friday, February 2. The Wildcats come into the bout with a record of 12-5. Wilsonville won 84-15 in their recent league bout against Parkrose (Portland, OR)

Next up, the Falcons play the Milwaukie/Milwaukie Academy of the Arts Mustangs (Milwaukie, OR) in a 5A Northwest Oregon bout, on Friday, February 2. La Salle will attempt to upgrade on its 9-8 season record. The Mustangs come into the bout with a 2-13 record after their 66-28 league win over Parkrose (Portland, OR).