Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Kennedy Trojans (Mt. Angel, OR) and the visiting Catlin Gabel Eagles (Portland, OR), saw Kennedy's basketball squad hold off Catlin Gabel by a count of 40-39.

With the victory, Kennedy upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Trojans travel to Portland Adventist Academy (Portland, OR) to play the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 5. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 1-0.

Next up, the Eagles play the Rainier Columbians (Rainier, OR) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 5. Catlin Gabel will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.