Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Thurston Colts (Springfield, OR) and the host Ashland Grizzlies (Ashland, OR), saw Thurston's basketball squad hold off Ashland by a tally of 47-45.

With the victory, Thurston improves its record to 7-6 on the campaign. The Colts host Churchill (Eugene, OR) to play the Lancers in a 5A Midwestern challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Lancers come into the challenge with a record of 8-5. Churchill won 34-33 in their recent non-league challenge against McMinnville (McMinnville, OR)

Next up, the Grizzlies play the Crater Comets (Central Point, OR) in a 5A Midwestern challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Ashland will attempt to improve on its 2-9 season record. The Comets come into the challenge with a 8-5 record after their 46-41 league loss to Springfield (Springfield, OR).