Marist Spartans (Eugene, OR) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host North Marion Huskies (Aurora, OR), 54-47 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Marist upgrades its record to 8-5 on the season. The Spartans host Junction City (Junction City, OR) to clash with the Tigers in a 4A Sky Em bout on Friday, January 12. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 12-2.

Next up, the Huskies clash with the The Dalles Riverhawks (The Dalles, OR) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 11. North Marion will attempt to upgrade on its 9-4 season record. The Riverhawks go into the bout with a 8-4 record after their 60-54 non-league loss to Stayton (Stayton, OR).