Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Alexander (Alexander, ND) and the visiting Powers Lake/Burke Central (Powers Lake, ND), saw Alexander's basketball squad hold off Powers Lake/Burke Central by a tally of 58-55.

With the victory, Alexander improves its record to 11-2 on the campaign. The travel to Tioga (Tioga, ND) to confront the Pirates in a B District 7 challenge on Thursday, February 1. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 3-11. Tioga lost 57-39 in their recent league challenge against Parshall/North Shore (Parshall, ND)

Next up, the confront the Surrey Mustangs (Surrey, ND) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 27. Powers Lake/Burke Central will attempt to improve on its 9-6 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 8-5 record after their 67-36 league loss to Our Redeemer's Christian (Minot, ND).