Willamina Bulldogs (Willamina, OR) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Regis Rams (Stayton, OR), 70-67 in a league bout.

With the win, Willamina upgrades its record to 18-4 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Salem Academy (Salem, OR) to play the Crusaders in a 2A Tri-River bout on Friday, February 2. The Crusaders go into the bout with a record of 6-12. Salem Academy lost 48-47 in their recent league bout against Kennedy (Mt. Angel, OR)

Next up, the Rams play the Santiam Wolverines (Mill City, OR) in a 2A Tri-River bout, on Friday, February 2. Regis will attempt to upgrade on its 19-2 season record. The Wolverines go into the bout with a 11-10 record after their 75-39 league loss to Western Christian (Salem, OR).