In Friday's non-league test, the Marist Spartans (Eugene, OR) basketball squad defeated the visiting Pleasant Hill Billies (Pleasant Hill, OR), by a score of 47-38.

Next, the Spartans clash with the Stayton Eagles (Stayton, OR) in a non-league test, on Saturday, December 21. Marist will attempt to improve on its 4-1 season record. The Eagles come into the test with a 6-0 record after their 45-31 non-league win over Creswell (Creswell, OR).

The Billies (5-4) will now prepare for their test against Creswell (Creswell, OR). The Bulldogs come into the 3A Mountain Valley test with a 4-2 record. In their last test, Creswell went down by Stayton (Stayton, OR), 45-31, in a non-league test.