Hood River Valley Eagles (Hood River, OR) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting St. Mary's Academy Blues (Portland, OR), 55-41 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Hood River Valley upgrades its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Eagles host Franklin (Portland, OR) to play the Quakers in a non-league bout on Friday, December 15. The Quakers come into the bout with a record of 2-2. Franklin lost 49-23 in their recent non-league bout against Mountainside (Beaverton, OR)

Next up, the Blues play the Newberg Tigers (Newberg, OR) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 18. St. Mary's Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record. The Tigers come into the bout with a 3-1 record after their 39-24 non-league win over Grant (Portland, OR).