Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Marist Spartans (Eugene, OR) and the visiting Crook County Cowboys (Prineville, OR), saw Marist's basketball squad hold off Crook County by a tally of 46-42.

With the victory, Marist improves its record to 16-8 on the campaign. The Spartans travel to Junction City (Junction City, OR) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Friday, March 8. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 21-4. Junction City won 54-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Henley (Klamath Falls, OR)

Next up, the Cowboys confront the Henley Hornets (Klamath Falls, OR) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, March 8. Crook County will attempt to improve on its 18-8 season record. The Hornets come into the challenge with a 15-9 record after their 54-45 non-league loss to Junction City (Junction City, OR).