Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Fairmont Cardinals (Fairmont, MN) and the host Martin County West Mavericks (Sherburn, MN), saw Fairmont's basketball squad overcome Martin County West by a tally of 69-56.

With the victory, Fairmont improves its record to 5-10 on the campaign. The Cardinals host St. Clair (St. Clair, MN) to confront the Cyclones in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Cyclones come into the challenge with a record of 8-8. St. Clair lost 77-64 in their recent league challenge against Waseca (Waseca, MN)

Next up, the Mavericks confront the Nicollet Raiders (Nicollet, MN) in a A Section 2 challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. Martin County West will attempt to improve on its 1-16 season record. The Raiders come into the challenge with a 0-15 record after their 73-53 league loss to Alden-Conger (Alden, MN).