Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Havre Blue Ponies (Havre, MT) and the host Malta Mustangs (Malta, MT), saw Havre's basketball squad hold off Malta by a tally of 71-69.

With the victory, Havre improves its record to 9-5 on the campaign. The Blue Ponies travel to Fergus (Lewistown, MT) to play the Golden Eagles in a A Northeast challenge on Saturday, January 28. The Golden Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 10-0.

Next up, the Mustangs play the Glasgow Scotties (Glasgow, MT) in a B District 2 challenge, on Thursday, January 26. Malta will attempt to improve on its 9-5 season record. The Scotties come into the challenge with a 5-7 record after their 55-38 non-league loss to Dawson County (Glendive, MT).