The Jefferson Democrats basketball squad (Portland, OR), was nudged 54-48 in Saturday's league battle with the host Benson Tech Astros (Portland, OR)

With the victory, Benson Tech advances its record to 12-6 on the year. The Astros travel to Grant (Portland, OR) to meet the Generals in a 6A Portland battle on Tuesday, February 11. The Generals enter the battle with a record of 14-6.

The Democrats now own a 6-13 record. They put it on the line next when they host Lincoln for a 6A Portland battle on Tuesday, February 11. Jefferson will meet a Cardinals squad coming off a 72-60 league loss to Ida B. Wells (Portland, OR). The Cardinals record now stands at 2-17.