Lake Oswego Lakers (Lake Oswego, OR) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host St. Mary's Academy Blues (Portland, OR), 50-48 in a league bout.

With the victory, Lake Oswego upgrades its record to 9-8 on the campaign. The Lakers host Tigard (Tigard, OR) to play the Tigers in a 6A Three Rivers bout on Friday, February 9. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 8-10. Tigard lost 62-47 in their recent league bout against West Linn (West Linn, OR)

Next up, the Blues play the Oregon City Pioneers (Oregon City, OR) in a 6A Three Rivers bout, on Friday, February 9. St. Mary's Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 3-17 season record. The Pioneers come into the bout with a 12-6 record after their 62-38 league win over Lakeridge (Lake Oswego, OR).