Competing for the first time ever in the OSAA Class 1A girls basketball state playoffs,  the Trout Lake High Mustangs had a successful debut as they won, 45-34, over the Powder Valley High Badgers in a first-round road game Wednesday in North Powder.

The Mustangs advanced to play in a Feb. 26 second-round game against the No. 6-ranked St. Paul High Buckaroos (20-2). Casco League champion, St. Paul, which was one of the eight Class 1A league champions, earned a first-round bye in the 24-team playoffs and will play its first state playoff contest Saturday. The winner Saturday advances to the eight-team state tournament quarterfinals March 3-5 at Baker City.