Putnam Kingsmen (Milwaukie, OR) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Hillsboro Spartans (Hillsboro, OR), 63-28 in a league bout.

With the victory, Putnam upgrades its record to 13-7 on the campaign. The Kingsmen travel to Parkrose (Portland, OR) to play the Broncos in a 5A Northwest Oregon bout on Thursday, February 8. The Broncos come into the bout with a record of 1-17. Parkrose lost 72-25 in their recent league bout against Canby (Canby, OR)

Next up, the Spartans play the Pendleton Buckaroos (Pendleton, OR) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 9. Hillsboro will attempt to upgrade on its 8-10 season record. The Buckaroos come into the bout with a 12-10 record after their 49-42 league win over Baker (Baker City, OR).