Emerald Ridge Jaguars (South Hill, WA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Kelso Hilanders (Kelso, WA), 68-63 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Emerald Ridge upgrades its record to 5-3 on the season. The Jaguars travel to Battle Ground (Battle Ground, WA) to clash with the Tigers in a non-league bout on Friday, December 22. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 3-5. Battle Ground lost 69-43 in their recent non-league bout against West Valley (Yakima, WA)

Next up, the Hilanders clash with the Rogers Rams (Puyallup, WA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 22. Kelso will attempt to upgrade on its 5-1 season record. The Rams go into the bout with a 5-6 record after their 80-58 non-league loss to Beamer (Federal Way, WA).