Nelson (Happy Valley, OR) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Gresham Gophers (Gresham, OR), 64-22 in a league bout.

With the win, Nelson upgrades its record to 20-3 on the season. The host Central Catholic (Portland, OR) to play the Rams in a 6A Mt. Hood bout on Thursday, February 22. The Rams go into the bout with a record of 11-12. Central Catholic won 47-12 in their recent league challenge against Sandy (Sandy, OR)

Next up, the Gophers confront the Reynolds Raiders (Troutdale, OR) in a 6A Mt. Hood challenge, on Thursday, February 22. Gresham will attempt to improve on its 9-14 season record. The Raiders come into the challenge with a 0-24 record after their 66-12 league loss to David Douglas (Portland, OR).