Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Powers Lake/Burke Central (Powers Lake, ND) and the visiting Kenmare/Bowbells (Kenmare, ND), saw Powers Lake/Burke Central's basketball squad hold off Kenmare/Bowbells by a count of 68-66.

With the victory, Powers Lake/Burke Central upgrades its record to 8-4 on the campaign. The travel to Trinity Christian (Williston, ND) to play the Crusaders in a B District 7 challenge on Saturday, January 20. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a record of 7-1. Trinity Christian won 86-73 in their recent league challenge against Ray (Ray, ND)

Next up, the play the Tioga Pirates (Tioga, ND) in a B District 7 challenge, on Monday, January 22. Kenmare/Bowbells will attempt to upgrade on its 4-6 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 3-8 record after their 85-46 non-league loss to Mohall/Lansford/Sherwood (Renville, ND).