Illinois Valley Cougars (Cave Junction, OR) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Riddle Irish (Riddle, OR), 69-42 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Illinois Valley advances its record to 7-3 on the year. The Cougars travel to Willamette Valley Christian (Brooks, OR) to face the Warriors in a non-league match on Saturday, December 28. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 3-3. Willamette Valley Christian lost 60-50 in their recent non-league match against Days Creek (Days Creek, OR)

The Irish now own a 7-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Gold Beach for a non-league match on Saturday, January 4. Riddle will face a Panthers squad coming off a 58-54 non-league loss to Lost River (Merrill, OR). The Panthers record now stands at 3-3.