The Jefferson Lions tipped the host Sheridan Spartans basketball team by a final score of 59-52 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Lions face the Dayton Pirates (Dayton, OR) in a 3A PacWest game, on Thursday, January 11. Jefferson will attempt to move on its 3-9 season record.

With the defeat, Sheridan moves to 4-8 on the year. The Spartans travel to Taft (Lincoln City, OR) to battle the Tigers in a 3A PacWest battle on Tuesday, January 9. The Tigers come into the battle with a record of 7-7. Taft won 54-50 in their recent league battle against Santiam Christian (Corvallis, OR)