Republic Tigers (Republic, WA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Curlew Cougars (Curlew, WA), 44-35 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Republic upgrades its record to 4-6 on the season. The Tigers travel to Selkirk (Ione, WA) to play the Rangers in a non-league bout on Friday, January 12. The Rangers go into the bout with a record of 4-5. Selkirk won 28-24 in their recent non-league bout against Columbia (Hunters, WA)

Next up, the Cougars play the Cusick Panthers (Cusick, WA) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 12. Curlew will attempt to move on its 0-10 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 4-3 record after their 71-35 non-league loss to Wellpinit (Wellpinit, WA).