Oakland Oakers (Oakland, OR) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Illinois Valley Cougars (Cave Junction, OR), 72-39 in a league bout.

With the win, Oakland upgrades its record to 22-1 on the season. The Oakers travel to Lowell (Lowell, OR) to play the Devils in a 2A Valley Coast bout on Thursday, February 8. The Devils go into the bout with a record of 19-5. Lowell won 77-41 in their recent league bout against Oakridge (Oakridge, OR)

Next up, the Cougars play the Central Linn Cobras (Halsey, OR) in a 2A Valley Coast bout, on Thursday, February 8. Illinois Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 16-7 season record. The Cobras go into the bout with a 12-11 record after their 61-50 league win over Toledo (Toledo, OR).