Joseph Eagles (Joseph, OR) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Wallowa Cougars (Wallowa, OR), 40-36 in a league bout.

With the victory, Joseph upgrades its record to 6-7 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Echo (Echo, OR) to play the Cougars in a 1A Old Oregon bout on Saturday, January 6. The Cougars come into the bout with a record of 8-4. Echo won 67-35 in their recent league bout against Pilot Rock (Pilot Rock, OR)

Next up, the Cougars play the Pilot Rock Rockets (Pilot Rock, OR) in a 1A Old Oregon bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Wallowa will attempt to upgrade on its 10-5 season record. The Rockets come into the bout with a 4-6 record after their 67-35 league loss to Echo (Echo, OR).