Gresham Gophers (Gresham, OR) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Barlow Bruins (Gresham, OR), 48-37 in a league bout.

With the win, Gresham upgrades its record to 9-4 on the season. The Gophers host Reynolds (Troutdale, OR) to play the Raiders in a 6A Mt. Hood bout on Tuesday, January 20. The Raiders go into the bout with a record of 6-6. Reynolds won 57-52 in their recent league bout against Douglas (Winston, OR)

Next up, the Bruins play the Central Catholic Rams (Portland, OR) in a 6A Mt. Hood bout, on Tuesday, January 20. Barlow will attempt to upgrade on its 3-9 season record. The Rams go into the bout with a 7-5 record after their 50-43 league win over Clackamas (Clackamas, OR).