Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Thurston Colts (Springfield, OR) and the host Marist Spartans (Eugene, OR), saw Thurston's basketball squad overcome Marist by a tally of 63-48.

With the victory, Thurston improves its record to 8-9 on the campaign. The Colts host Ashland (Ashland, OR) to confront the Grizzlies in a 5A Midwestern challenge on Tuesday, February 7. The Grizzlies come into the challenge with a record of 5-14. Ashland lost 79-38 in their recent league challenge against Churchill (Eugene, OR)

Next up, the Spartans confront the Springfield Millers (Springfield, OR) in a 5A Midwestern challenge, on Tuesday, February 7. Marist will attempt to improve on its 6-13 season record. The Millers come into the challenge with a 15-4 record after their 62-38 league win over Crater (Central Point, OR).