Newberg Tigers (Newberg, OR) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting McNary Celtics (Keizer, OR), 53-52 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Newberg advances its record to 7-4 on the year. The Tigers host Reynolds (Troutdale, OR) to face the Raiders in a non-league match on Thursday, January 9. The Raiders enter the match with a record of 1-7. Reynolds lost 50-38 in their recent non-league match against South Eugene (Eugene, OR)

The Celtics now own a 2-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Sprague for a 6A Central Valley match on Friday, January 10. McNary will face a Olympians squad coming off a 58-52 non-league loss to Summit (Bend, OR). The Olympians record now stands at 6-6.