Kamiakin Braves (Kennewick, WA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Chiawana Riverhawks (Pasco, WA), 60-54 in a league bout.

With the victory, Kamiakin upgrades its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Braves travel to Central Valley (Spokane Valley, WA) to play the Bears in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 27. The Bears come into the bout with a record of 0-5.

Next up, the Riverhawks play the Kennewick Lions (Kennewick, WA) in a 3A/4A Mid-Columbia bout, on Friday, December 16. Chiawana will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record. The Lions come into the bout with a 3-1 record after their 59-55 league loss to Hermiston (Hermiston, WA).