Jefferson Democrats (Portland, OR) supporters left the game happy Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Benson Tech Astros (Portland, OR), 63-59 in a league match.

With the victory, Jefferson advances its record to 22-2 on the year. The Democrats host Lincoln (Portland, OR) to face the Cardinals in a 6A Portland match on Tuesday, February 11. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 13-6. Lincoln won 62-57 in their recent league match against Ida B. Wells (Portland, OR)

The Astros now own a 16-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Grant for a 6A Portland match on Tuesday, February 11.