Echo Cougars (Echo, OR) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad overcome the visiting Joseph Eagles (Joseph, OR), 56-46 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Echo upgrades its record to 6-6 on the campaign. The Cougars host Nixyaawii Community (Pendleton, OR) to play the Eagles in a 1A Big Sky bout on Friday, January 4. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 4-6. Nixyaawii Community lost 64-57 in their recent non-league bout against Wallowa (Wallowa, OR)

Next up, the Eagles play the Wallowa Cougars (Wallowa, OR) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 29. Joseph will attempt to upgrade on its 1-7 season record. The Cougars come into the bout with a 2-9 record after their 49-36 non-league loss to Cove (Cove, OR).