Prep Sports, Jan. 31

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Junction City’s boys and girls swept Marshfield Friday night in a 4A District 4 showdown between the league’s only unbeaten teams. The Tigers take over sole possession of first place in both races. The Pirates boys fell by one-point, 43-42, while JC’s girls won 41-27. The Pirate girls return to league play Tuesday, Feb. 1, at Marist Catholic in Eugene. Marshfield’s boys will host Cottage Grove Friday, Feb. 4.

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Marshfield’s boys came from behind to beat 6A Grants Pass 52-48 in a non-conference basketball game at the Pirate Palace, Coos Bay, Saturday. The Pirates (4-1, 16-3) are scheduled to host Cottage Grove on Friday, Feb. 4.

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North Bend’s basketball teams got a split at Ashland in a 5A Midwestern League doubleheader Friday. The girls (3-4, 9-7) won 62-27, but the Bulldog boys (0-8, 2-15) lost 58-34. North Bend is scheduled to host Springfield Tuesday.