Caldwell Cougars (Caldwell, ID) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Vallivue Falcons (Caldwell, ID), 43-40 in a league match.

With the victory, Caldwell advances its record to 4-9 on the year. The Cougars host Columbia (Nampa, ID) to face the Wildcats in a 5A Southern Idaho match on Thursday, January 9. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 3-8. Columbia won 56-26 in their recent league match against Nampa (Nampa, ID)

The Falcons now own a 1-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Bishop Kelly for a 5A Southern Idaho match on Thursday, January 9. Vallivue will face a Knights squad coming off a 53-44 league win over Skyview (Nampa, ID). The Knights record now stands at 7-5.