Benson Tech Astros (Portland, OR) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Ida B. Wells Guardians (Portland, OR), 10-4 in a league match.

With the victory, Benson Tech upgrades its record to 15-4 on the year. The Astros travel to Jefferson (Portland, OR) to face the Democrats in a 6A Portland match on Saturday, February 8. The Democrats enter the match with a record of 20-1. Jefferson won 111-26 in their recent league match against Franklin (Portland, OR)

The Guardians now sport a 10-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Lincoln for a 6A Portland match on Saturday, February 8. Ida B. Wells will face a Cardinals squad coming off a 51-46 league loss to Grant (Portland, OR). The Cardinals record now stands at 11-6.