Fans at Saturday's league challenge between the Lowell Devils (Lowell, OR) and the host Illinois Valley Cougars (Cave Junction, OR), saw Lowell's basketball squad hold off Illinois Valley by a tally of 75-72.

With the victory, Lowell improves its record to 21-7 on the campaign. The Devils travel to Mannahouse Christian Academy (Eugene, OR) to confront the in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 23. The come into the challenge with a record of 25-11. Mannahouse Christian Academy lost 45-44 in their recent non-league challenge against Portland Christian (Portland, OR)

Next up, the Cougars confront the Portland Christian Royals (Portland, OR) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 23. Illinois Valley will attempt to improve on its 17-10 season record. The Royals come into the challenge with a 28-1 record after their 45-44 non-league win over Mannahouse Christian Academy (Eugene, OR).