Dayton Pirates (Dayton, OR) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host North Valley Knights (Grants Pass, OR), 80-45 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Dayton advances its record to 6-4 on the year. The Pirates travel to Ashland (Ashland, OR) to face the Grizzlies in a non-league match on Friday, December 27. The Grizzlies enter the match with a record of 4-2. Ashland won 56-52 in their recent non-league match against Phoenix (Phoenix, OR)

The Knights now own a 2-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Hidden Valley for a non-league match on Friday, December 27. North Valley will face a Mustangs squad coming off a 71-64 non-league loss to Cottage Grove (Cottage Grove, OR). The Mustangs record now stands at 4-3.