Sumner boys basketball absorbed a defeat and earned a win last week.

The Spartans played White River on the Hornets’ home turf Jan. 8 and lost 59-47. Keenan Jackson led the team, shooting 15 points.

Sumner played away again Friday, this time defeating Orting 57-29. Jackson and Riley Bruil tied for both teams’ point supremacy, each shooting 15 points.

The Spartans play Franklin Pierce at home Tuesday night. The Spartans have a favorable 7-6 overall record so far this season, but 3-5 in South Puget Sound League 2A. They have

The team will remain at home Friday, when they take on Steilacoom.