Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Willapa Valley Vikings (Menlo, WA) and the host Ilwaco Fishermen (Ilwaco, WA), saw Willapa Valley's basketball squad hold off Ilwaco by a tally of 68-65.

With the victory, Willapa Valley improves its record to 5-0 on the campaign. The Vikings host Tenino (Tenino, WA) to play the Beavers in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 23. The Beavers come into the challenge with a record of 4-0.

Next up, the Fishermen play the Centralia Tigers (Centralia, WA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 19. Ilwaco will attempt to improve on its 4-2 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 1-6 record after their 80-26 league loss to Tumwater (Tumwater, WA).