Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Red Wing Wingers (Red Wing, MN) and the visiting Mankato West Scarlets (Mankato, MN), saw Red Wing's basketball squad hold off Mankato West by a tally of 56-50.

With the victory, Red Wing improves its record to 10-1 on the campaign. The Wingers travel to Albert Lea (Albert Lea, MN) to play the Tigers in a AAA Section 1 challenge on Friday, January 20. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 1-9.

Next up, the Scarlets play the Owatonna Huskies (Owatonna, MN) in a AAAA Section 1 challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Mankato West will attempt to improve on its 4-9 season record. The Huskies come into the challenge with a 3-10 record after their 46-34 league win over John Marshall (Rochester, MN).