Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Phoenix Pirates (Phoenix, OR) and the visiting Hidden Valley Mustangs (Grants Pass, OR), saw Phoenix's basketball squad hold off Hidden Valley by a tally of 33-28.

With the victory, Phoenix improves its record to 9-9 on the campaign. The Pirates host Henley (Klamath Falls, OR) to play the Hornets in a 4A Skyline challenge on Tuesday, February 21. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 13-8.

Next up, the Mustangs play the Mazama Vikings (Klamath Falls, OR) in a 4A Skyline challenge, on Friday, February 17. Hidden Valley will attempt to improve on its 5-13 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 9-9 record after their 54-53 league loss to Klamath Union (Klamath Falls, OR).