The Illinois Valley Cougars basketball squad (Cave Junction, OR), lost 53-35 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Valor Christian (Beaverton, OR)

With the victory, Valor Christian advances its record to 3-0 on the year. The host St. Stephen's Academy (Beaverton, OR) to battle the in a non-league contest on Tuesday, December 9. The come into the contest with a record of 1-0. St. Stephen's Academy won 75-67 in their recent non-league contest against Columbia Christian (Portland, OR)

In their next game, the Cougars battle the North Valley Knights (Grants Pass, OR) in a non-league contest, on Wednesday, December 10. Illinois Valley will attempt to better on its 2-1 season record. The Knights come into the contest with a 1-1 record after their 68-54 non-league win over Phoenix (Phoenix, OR).