THE GORGE — The defending Big Sky League boys basketball champion Dufur High Rangers began their 14-game league schedule with two wins last week.

The Rangers (2-0 league, 6-3 overall) won their Jan. 3 league opener at home 50-39 over the South Wasco County High Redsides (1-1 league, 8-3 overall). Senior Jacob Kent led the way in scoring with 22 points. South Wasco junior Jason Hull scored 22 points.