Cherokee Trail Cougars (Aurora, CO) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Overland Trailblazers (Aurora, CO), 45-41 in a league match.

With the victory, Cherokee Trail advances its record to 9-5 on the year. The Cougars travel to Overland (Aurora, CO) to face the Trailblazers in a non-league match on Saturday, February 8. The Trailblazers enter the match with a record of 7-4. Overland lost 53-29 in their recent non-league match against Grandview (Aurora, CO)

The Trailblazers now own a 7-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Cherokee Trail for a non-league match on Saturday, February 8. Overland will face a Cougars squad coming off a 40-9 league win over Eaglecrest (Centennial, CO). The Cougars record now stands at 7-5.