Williston Coyotes (Williston, ND) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad nudge the host Bismarck Demons (Bismarck, ND), 81-80 in a league game.

In their next game, the Coyotes face the Century Patriots (Bismarck, ND) in a A West game, on Saturday, January 28. Williston will attempt to move on its 2-6 season record. The Patriots enter the game with a 11-0 record after their 96-37 league win over Watford City (Watford City, ND).

With the defeat, Bismarck moves to 6-7 on the year. The Demons host Watford City (Watford City, ND) to face the Wolves in a A West game on Saturday, January 28. The Wolves enter the game with a record of 1-11. Watford City lost 96-37 in their recent league game against Century (Bismarck, ND)