Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Heppner Mustangs (Heppner, OR) and the visiting Central Linn Cobras (Halsey, OR), saw Heppner's basketball squad hold off Central Linn by a tally of 56-50.

With the victory, Heppner improves its record to 6-1 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to South Wasco County (Maupin, OR) to confront the Redsides in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 17. The Redsides come into the challenge with a record of 5-1. South Wasco County lost 79-73 in their recent non-league challenge against Weston-McEwen (Athena, OR)

Next up, the Cobras confront the Weston-McEwen TigerScots (Athena, OR) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 17. Central Linn will attempt to improve on its 2-1 season record. The TigerScots come into the challenge with a 3-2 record after their 79-73 non-league win over South Wasco County (Maupin, OR).