Sheldon Irish (Eugene, OR) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host North Eugene Highlanders (Eugene, OR), 59-42 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Sheldon upgrades its record to 15-6 on the season. The Irish host Willamette (Eugene, OR) to encounter the Wolverines in a 5A Midwestern bout on Thursday, February 17. The Wolverines go into the bout with a record of 7-13. Willamette lost 43-41 in their recent league bout against Churchill (Eugene, OR)

Next up, the Highlanders encounter the Marist Spartans (Eugene, OR) in a 5A Midwestern bout, on Thursday, February 17. North Eugene will attempt to upgrade on its 13-7 season record. The Spartans go into the bout with a 5-16 record after their 53-39 league loss to South Eugene (Eugene, OR).