In Friday's league battle, the Republic Tigers (Republic, WA) basketball squad topped the host Inchelium Hornets (Inchelium, WA), by a count of 55-44.

With the victory, Republic advances its record to 3-0 on the year. The Tigers travel to Tonasket (Tonasket, WA) to meet the Tigers in a non-league battle on Saturday, December 6. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 0-1. Tonasket lost 45-36 in their recent league challenge against Liberty Bell (Winthrop, WA)

In their next game, the Hornets encounter the Chewelah Cougars (Chewelah, WA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 6. Inchelium will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record.