Fans at Saturday's league challenge between the Elk River Elks (Elk River, MN) and the host Bemidji Lumberjacks (Bemidji, MN), saw Elk River's basketball squad hold off Bemidji by a count of 67-63.

With the victory, Elk River upgrades its record to 4-5 on the campaign. The Elks host Osseo (Osseo, MN) to play the Orioles in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Orioles come into the challenge with a record of 5-6.

Next up, the Lumberjacks play the Hermantown Hawks (Hermantown, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Bemidji will attempt to upgrade on its 6-6 season record. The Hawks come into the challenge with a 9-1 record after their 76-63 league win over Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids, MN).