Fans at Saturday's league challenge between the Republic Tigers (Republic, WA) and the host Cusick Panthers (Cusick, WA), saw Republic's basketball squad wallop Cusick by a tally of 61-32.

With the victory, Republic improves its record to 8-5 on the campaign. The Tigers host Curlew (Curlew, WA) to confront the Cougars in a 1B Northeast challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 5-4. Curlew won 42-23 in their recent league challenge against Cusick (Cusick, WA)

Next up, the Panthers confront the Columbia Lions (Hunters, WA) in a 1B Northeast challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Cusick will attempt to improve on its 0-6 season record.