Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Sandy Pioneers (Sandy, OR) and the host Nelson (Happy Valley, OR), saw Sandy's basketball squad hold off Nelson by a tally of 82-75.

With the victory, Sandy improves its record to 15-7 on the campaign. The Pioneers host Central Catholic (Portland, OR) to play the Rams in a 6A Mt. Hood challenge on Tuesday, February 20. The Rams come into the challenge with a record of 21-3. Central Catholic won 88-50 in their recent league challenge against David Douglas (Portland, OR)

Next up, the play the Gresham Gophers (Gresham, OR) in a 6A Mt. Hood challenge, on Tuesday, February 20. Nelson will attempt to improve on its 13-10 season record.