Fans at Monday's league challenge between the West Albany Bulldogs (Albany, OR) and the visiting Central Panthers (Independence, OR), saw West Albany's basketball squad hold off Central by a tally of 58-56.

With the victory, West Albany improves its record to 7-3 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Silverton (Silverton, OR) to play the Foxes in a 5A Mid-Willamette challenge on Thursday, January 11. The Foxes come into the challenge with a record of 7-3. Silverton won 66-51 in their recent league challenge against South Albany (Albany, OR)

Next up, the Panthers play the Corvallis Spartans (Corvallis, OR) in a 5A Mid-Willamette challenge, on Thursday, January 11. Central will attempt to improve on its 5-5 season record. The Spartans come into the challenge with a 8-2 record after their 67-43 league win over Lebanon (Lebanon, OR).