The Vernonia Loggers basketball squad (Vernonia, OR), was crushed 74-44 in Friday's league battle with the host Knappa Loggers (Astoria, OR)

With the victory, Knappa advances its record to 23-4 on the year. The Loggers host Salem Academy (Salem, OR) to meet the Crusaders in a non-league battle on Saturday, February 1. The Crusaders enter the battle with a record of 12-6. Salem Academy lost 55-48 in their recent league battle against Santiam (Mill City, OR)

The Loggers now own a 5-14 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Portland Christian for a 2A Northwest battle on Tuesday, February 4. Vernonia will meet a Royals squad coming off a 66-48 non-league loss to Mannahouse Christian Academy (Eugene, OR). The Royals record now stands at 24-2.