Western Christian Pioneers (Salem, OR) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Knappa Loggers (Astoria, OR), 57-42 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Western Christian upgrades its record to 30-1 on the season. The Pioneers travel to Bandon (Bandon, OR) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Saturday, March 2. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 28-2. Bandon won 43-21 in their recent non-league bout against Regis (Stayton, OR)

Next up, the Loggers play the Regis Rams (Stayton, OR) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, March 2. Knappa will attempt to upgrade on its 21-8 season record. The Rams go into the bout with a 22-8 record after their 43-21 non-league loss to Bandon (Bandon, OR).