Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Elma Eagles (Elma, WA) and the visiting Shelton Highclimbers (Shelton, WA), saw Elma's basketball squad hold off Shelton by a tally of 44-40.

With the victory, Elma improves its record to 4-2 on the campaign. The Eagles host Hoquiam (Hoquiam, WA) to play the Grizzlies in a challenge on Wednesday, January 4. The Grizzlies come into the challenge with a record of 0-1. Hoquiam lost 61-37 in their recent non-league challenge against Aberdeen (Aberdeen, WA)

Next up, the Highclimbers play the WF West Bearcats (Chehalis, WA) in a challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Shelton will attempt to improve on its 0-3 season record.