Heppner Mustangs (Heppner, OR) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Ontario Tigers (Ontario, OR), 45-17 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Heppner upgrades its record to 4-0 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to Umatilla (Umatilla, OR) to play the Vikings in a non-league bout on Friday, December 8. The Vikings come into the bout with a record of 1-2. Umatilla won 33-22 in their recent non-league bout against Ione/Arlington (Ione, OR)

Next up, the Tigers play the Ione/Arlington Cardinals (Ione, OR) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 8. Ontario will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record. The Cardinals come into the bout with a 1-2 record after their 33-22 non-league loss to Umatilla (Umatilla, OR).