Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Mapleton/Siuslaw Sailors (Mapleton, OR) and the host Mapleton Sailors (Mapleton, OR), saw Mapleton/Siuslaw's basketball squad hold off Mapleton by a tally of 38-33.

With the victory, Mapleton/Siuslaw improves its record to 2-7 on the campaign. The Sailors host Myrtle Point (Myrtle Point, OR) to confront the Bobcats in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 3. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a record of 6-5. Myrtle Point won 48-14 in their recent non-league challenge against Kennedy (Mt. Angel, OR)

Next up, the Sailors battle the Mohawk Mustangs (Marcola, OR) in a 1A Mountain West battle, on Tuesday, January 3. Mapleton will attempt to better on its 1-8 season record. The Mustangs come into the battle with a 2-6 record after their 46-17 non-league win over Riddle (Riddle, OR).