Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Loyola Crusaders (Mankato, MN) and the host Martin County West Mavericks (Sherburn, MN), saw Loyola's basketball squad hold off Martin County West by a count of 42-39.

With the victory, Loyola upgrades its record to 9-4 on the campaign. The Crusaders host Mayer Lutheran (Mayer, MN) to play the Crusaders in a A Section 2 challenge on Monday, January 16. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a record of 0-11. Mayer Lutheran lost 68-37 in their recent non-league challenge against Southwest Christian (Chaska, MN)

Next up, the Mavericks play the St. James Saints (St. James, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 16. Martin County West will attempt to upgrade on its 7-7 season record. The Saints come into the challenge with a 4-5 record after their 74-65 league loss to Luverne (Luverne, MN).