Phoenix Pirates (Phoenix, OR) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Klamath Union Pelicans (Klamath Falls, OR), 50-36 in a league bout.

With the win, Phoenix upgrades its record to 8-9 on the season. The Pirates travel to Hidden Valley (Grants Pass, OR) to clash with the Mustangs in a 4A Skyline bout on Tuesday, February 14. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 5-12. Hidden Valley lost 59-45 in their recent league bout against Henley (Klamath Falls, OR)

Next up, the Pelicans clash with the Mazama Vikings (Klamath Falls, OR) in a 4A Skyline bout, on Tuesday, February 14. Klamath Union will attempt to upgrade on its 4-9 season record. The Vikings go into the bout with a 9-8 record after their 69-44 league loss to Henley (Klamath Falls, OR).