Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Illinois Valley Cougars (Cave Junction, OR) and the visiting Bandon Tigers (Bandon, OR), saw Illinois Valley's basketball squad overcome Bandon by a tally of 58-47.

With the victory, Illinois Valley improves its record to 9-2 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Gold Beach (Gold Beach, OR) to confront the Panthers in a 2A Valley Coast challenge on Saturday, January 6. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 7-5. Gold Beach won 50-36 in their recent league challenge against Waldport (Waldport, OR)

Next up, the Tigers confront the Oakland Oakers (Oakland, OR) in a 2A Valley Coast challenge, on Saturday, January 6. Bandon will attempt to improve on its 7-7 season record. The Oakers come into the challenge with a 11-0 record after their 63-43 league win over Reedsport (Reedsport, OR).