In Tuesday's league match, the visiting Martin County West Mavericks basketball team scored a tight 55-51 triumph over the Nicollet Raiders.

In their next game, the Mavericks meet the Loyola Crusaders (Mankato, MN) in a A Section 2 match, on Friday, January 19. Martin County West will attempt to move on its 10-3 season record. The Crusaders enter the match with a 8-7 record after their 47-26 league loss to New Ulm Cathedral (New Ulm, MN).

With the defeat, Nicollet moves to 5-8 on the year. The Raiders travel to Madelia (Madelia, MN) to meet the Blackhawks in a A Section 2 match on Friday, January 19. The Blackhawks enter the match with a record of 1-12. Madelia lost 66-51 in their recent league match against New Ulm Cathedral (New Ulm, MN)