Mapleton Basketball; Ducks Lose 4th Straight; Viking Basketball

Mapleton Basketball

The Mapleton Sailors will host Triangle lake this evening for a Mountain West League game.  The Laker boys are 4-6 in League play while Mapleton currently sits in second place behind Eddyville Christian at 9-2.  The Mapleton Girls will be up first at 5:30.  They are also in second place behind Mohawk with a 6-1 record.

Ducks Lose 4th Straight

Oregon’s bid to hand Michigan its first home loss fell short in a 80-76 defeat Wednesday at Crisler Center. The Ducks (16-7, 5-7) rallied from a 14-point deficit, cutting it to two multiple times late but never took the lead. Michigan capitalized on Oregon’s 12 turnovers for 25 points and outscored them 21-14 in second-chance points. Jackson Shelstad led with 18 points, while Nate Bittle added 16. Despite a strong effort, Coach Dana Altman stressed the need for continued improvement. The Ducks now face Michigan State on Saturday with an 8:30 pregame on KCST

Viking Basketball

Viking basketball will be at home tomorrow against Sutherlin, game time will 5:30 for the boys with the girls to follow.  Pregame on KCST will be at 5:15.

Viking boys wrestling tomorrow at cottage grove.