Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Pendleton Buckaroos (Pendleton, OR) and the visiting Baker Bulldogs (Baker City, OR), saw Pendleton's basketball squad knock off Baker by a tally of 61-53.

With the victory, Pendleton improves its record to 6-7 on the campaign. The Buckaroos travel to The Dalles (The Dalles, OR) to play the Riverhawks in a 5A Columbia River challenge on Friday, January 27. The Riverhawks come into the challenge with a record of 3-7. The Dalles lost 75-52 in their recent league challenge against Hermiston (Hermiston, OR)

Next up, the Bulldogs battle the La Grande Tigers (La Grande, OR) in a 4A Greater Oregon battle, on Friday, January 27. Baker will attempt to improve on its 10-15 season record. The Tigers come into the battle with a 17-2 record after their 63-59 non-league loss to Pendleton (Pendleton, OR).