Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Washougal Panthers (Washougal, WA) and the visiting R.A. Long Lumberjacks (Longview, WA), saw Washougal's basketball squad hold off R.A. Long by a tally of 44-42.

With the victory, Washougal improves its record to 1-3 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Stevenson (Stevenson, WA) to confront the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 8. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Lumberjacks confront the Hudson's Bay Eagles (Vancouver, WA) in a 2A Greater St. Helens challenge, on Wednesday, December 13. R.A. Long will attempt to improve on its 4-1 season record.