We tip it off with Prep basketball news where last night at the Black Hole on campus at Mt. View where the Cougars turn back Hillsboro, 57-55 to win a Play-In game. The Cougars, 16-8, travel to face LaSalle Friday night in the First Round of the OSAA 5A State playoffs. IMC Champion and 4th ranked Summit hosts Central on Friday with the winner advancing to the State Tournament next week at Oregon State.

Last night in girl’s action…Summit runs by Milwaukie, 68-56. The Lady Storm travel to play at Silverton, a number-3 seed, Saturday. Ridgeview was blasted at Wilsonville, 78-31. Bend, the Girls IMC Champion hosts Hermiston tomorrow night at 530pm in a playoff game with the winners advancing to the 5A State Tournament at Oregon State.