The Sheldon Irish ran past the host Thurston Colts basketball team by a final score of 64-44 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Irish face the Marist Spartans (Eugene, OR) in a non-league game, on Thursday, January 5. Sheldon will attempt to move on its 4-4 season record. The Spartans enter the game with a 6-3 record after their 70-65 league win over Springfield (Springfield, OR).

With the defeat, Thurston moves to 3-8 on the year. The Colts travel to South Eugene (Eugene, OR) to face the Axemen in a 6A Special District 1 game on Thursday, January 5. The Axemen enter the game with a record of 2-7. South Eugene won 41-40 in their recent non-league game against Willamette (Eugene, OR)