The South Eugene Axe basketball team (Eugene, OR), was overwhelmed 62-12 in Tuesday's league battle with the host South Medford Panthers (Medford, OR)

The Panthers now possess a 17-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Sheldon for a 6A Southwest battle on Friday, February 3. South Medford will battle a Irish team coming off a 45-16 league win over Roseburg (Roseburg, OR). The Irish record now stands at 11-8.

The Axe (3-15) will now prepare for their battle against North Medford (Medford, OR). The Black Tornado come into the 6A Southwest battle with a 5-12 record. In their last battle, North Medford was overwhelmed by Willamette (Eugene, OR), 48-27, in a league battle.