Taft Tigers (Lincoln City, OR) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Blanchet Catholic Cavaliers (Salem, OR), 55-20 in a league match.

With the victory, Taft advances its record to 15-5 on the year. The Tigers host Santiam Christian (Corvallis, OR) to face the Eagles in a 3A PacWest match on Monday, February 3. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 7-13. Santiam Christian lost 50-45 in their recent league match against Jefferson (Jefferson, OR)

The Cavaliers now own a 5-15 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Amity for a 3A PacWest match on Monday, February 3. Blanchet Catholic will face a Warriors squad coming off a 59-11 league win over Sheridan (Sheridan, OR). The Warriors record now stands at 19-0.