Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Barnesville Trojans (Barnesville, MN) and the host Hawley Nuggets (Hawley, MN), saw Barnesville's basketball squad hold off Hawley by a tally of 66-63.

With the victory, Barnesville improves its record to 11-4 on the campaign. The Trojans host Minnewaska Area (Glenwood, MN) to confront the Lakers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Lakers come into the challenge with a record of 1-13. Minnewaska Area won 67-49 in their recent non-league challenge against Benson (Benson, MN)

Next up, the Nuggets confront the Pelican Rapids Vikings (Pelican Rapids, MN) in a AA Section 8 challenge, on Thursday, January 25. Hawley will attempt to improve on its 7-8 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 12-2 record after their 61-56 league win over Perham (Perham, MN).