Nelson (Happy Valley, OR) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Thurston Colts (Springfield, OR), 73-67 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Nelson upgrades its record to 4-4 on the season. The travel to Central (Independence, OR) to clash with the Panthers in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 28. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 2-3. Central won 48-42 in their recent non-league bout against Newberg (Newberg, OR)

Next up, the Colts clash with the Newberg Tigers (Newberg, OR) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 28. Thurston will attempt to upgrade on its 5-5 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 4-5 record after their 48-42 non-league loss to Central (Independence, OR).