Gaston Greyhounds (Gaston, OR) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Clatskanie Tigers (Clatskanie, OR), 55-45 in a league bout.

With the win, Gaston upgrades its record to 9-8 on the season. The Greyhounds host Portland Christian (Portland, OR) to play the Royals in a 2A Northwest bout on Friday, February 2. The Royals go into the bout with a record of 3-16. Portland Christian lost 84-33 in their recent league bout against Knappa (Astoria, OR)

Next up, the Tigers play the Knappa Loggers (Astoria, OR) in a 2A Northwest bout, on Friday, February 2. Clatskanie will attempt to upgrade on its 8-10 season record. The Loggers go into the bout with a 15-5 record after their 84-33 league win over Portland Christian (Portland, OR).