Stanley Blue Jays (Stanley, ND) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Hazen Bison (Hazen, ND), 60-55 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Stanley upgrades its record to 5-10 on the year. The Blue Jays host Turtle Mountain (Belcourt, ND) to face the Braves in a A Region 3 match on Monday, January 27. The Braves enter the match with a record of 12-5. Turtle Mountain won 75-67 in their recent non-league match against Northern Cass (Hunter, ND)

The Bison now sport a 6-9 record. They put it on the line next when they host Watford City for a A Region 4 match on Tuesday, January 28. Hazen will face a Wolves squad coming off a 63-34 league loss to Shiloh Christian (Bismarck, ND). The Wolves record now stands at 8-8.