Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Parshall/North Shore Braves (Parshall, ND) and the visiting Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] Cougars (Turtle Lake, ND), saw Parshall/North Shore's basketball squad hold off Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] by a tally of 62-55.

With the victory, Parshall/North Shore improves its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Braves travel to Alexander (Alexander, ND) to confront the in a B District 7 challenge on Thursday, January 18. The come into the challenge with a record of 8-1.

Next up, the Cougars confront the Mandaree Warriors (Mandaree, ND) in a B District 6 challenge, on Friday, January 19. Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 0-9 record after their 82-32 non-league loss to Warwick (Warwick, ND).