Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Blaine Bengals (Blaine, MN) and the host Coon Rapids Cardinals (Coon Rapids, MN), saw Blaine's basketball squad hold off Coon Rapids by a tally of 87-82.

With the victory, Blaine improves its record to 8-2 on the campaign. The Bengals host Anoka (Anoka, MN) to confront the Tornadoes in a AAAA Section 7 challenge on Thursday, January 12. The Tornadoes come into the challenge with a record of 2-5. Anoka lost 67-40 in their recent non-league challenge against Elk River (Elk River, MN)

Next up, the Cardinals confront the Andover Huskies (Andover, MN) in a AAAA Section 7 challenge, on Thursday, January 12. Coon Rapids will attempt to improve on its 4-5 season record. The Huskies come into the challenge with a 6-4 record after their 68-58 non-league loss to Maple Grove (Maple Grove, MN).