Gresham Gophers (Gresham, OR) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Central Catholic Rams (Portland, OR), 56-40 in a league bout.

With the win, Gresham upgrades its record to 16-4 on the season. The Gophers host Sandy (Sandy, OR) to play the Pioneers in a 6A Mt. Hood bout on Tuesday, February 14. The Pioneers go into the bout with a record of 12-6. Sandy lost 67-66 in their recent league bout against Barlow (Gresham, OR)

Next up, the Rams play the Reynolds Raiders (Troutdale, OR) in a 6A Mt. Hood bout, on Tuesday, February 14. Central Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 10-10 season record. The Raiders go into the bout with a 2-14 record after their 71-38 league loss to Clackamas (Clackamas, OR).