The Marist Spartans basketball team (Eugene, OR), was nudged 69-64 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Pleasant Hill Billies (Pleasant Hill, OR)

The Billies now possess a 6-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Douglas for a non-league battle on Saturday, December 16. Pleasant Hill will confront a Trojans team coming off a 77-72 non-league win over Cottage Grove (Cottage Grove, OR). The Trojans record now stands at 6-1.

The Spartans (3-2) will now prepare for their battle against Cottage Grove (Cottage Grove, OR). The Lions come into the non-league battle with a 3-4 record. In their last battle, Cottage Grove was nudged by Douglas (Winston, OR), 77-72, in a non-league battle.