Newberg Tigers (Newberg, OR) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Forest Grove Vikings (Forest Grove, OR), 50-48 in a league bout.

With the win, Newberg upgrades its record to 8-12 on the season. The Tigers travel to McMinnville (McMinnville, OR) to clash with the Grizzlies in a 6A Pacific bout on Friday, February 9. The Grizzlies go into the bout with a record of 10-10. McMinnville won 64-38 in their recent league bout against Glencoe (Hillsboro, OR)

Next up, the Vikings clash with the Glencoe Crimson Tide (Hillsboro, OR) in a 6A Pacific bout, on Friday, February 9. Forest Grove will attempt to upgrade on its 8-12 season record. The Crimson Tide go into the bout with a 4-15 record after their 64-38 league loss to McMinnville (McMinnville, OR).