Sandy Pioneers (Sandy, OR) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host McMinnville Grizzlies (McMinnville, OR), 63-54 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Sandy upgrades its record to 8-1 on the season. The Pioneers host Newberg (Newberg, OR) to clash with the Tigers in a non-league bout on Friday, January 6. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 3-8. Newberg lost 64-49 in their recent non-league bout against Bend (Bend, OR)

Next up, the Grizzlies clash with the Clackamas Cavaliers (Clackamas, OR) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 6. McMinnville will attempt to upgrade on its 6-5 season record. The Cavaliers go into the bout with a 9-0 record after their 76-74 non-league win over Liberty (Hillsboro, OR).