Barlow Bruins (Gresham, OR) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Gresham Gophers (Gresham, OR), 48-23 in a league bout.

With the victory, Barlow upgrades its record to 9-4 on the campaign. The Bruins travel to Central Catholic (Portland, OR) to play the Rams in a 6A Mt. Hood bout on Tuesday, January 19. The Rams come into the bout with a record of 10-4. Central Catholic won 68-21 in their recent league bout against Douglas (Portland, OR)

Next up, the Gophers play the Reynolds Raiders (Troutdale, OR) in a 6A Mt. Hood bout, on Tuesday, January 19. Gresham will attempt to upgrade on its 2-11 season record. The Raiders come into the bout with a 4-8 record after their 57-41 league win over Sandy (Sandy, OR).