The Ashland Grizzlies got by the visiting Phoenix Pirates basketball squad by a final score of 56-52 in Saturday's non-league outing.

Next, the Grizzlies clash with the Hidden Valley Mustangs (Grants Pass, OR) in a non-league outing, on Thursday, December 26. Ashland will attempt to upgrade on its 4-2 season record. The Mustangs come into the outing with a 4-3 record after their 71-64 non-league loss to Cottage Grove (Cottage Grove, OR).

The Pirates (4-3) will now prepare for their outing against Trinity Lutheran (Bend, OR). The Saints come into the non-league outing with a 3-2 record. In their last outing, Trinity Lutheran was nipped by De La Salle North Catholic (Portland, OR), 56-47, in a non-league outing.