Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Mackay Miners (Mackay, ID) and the visiting Challis Vikings (Challis, ID), saw Mackay's basketball squad hold off Challis by a tally of 43-40.

With the victory, Mackay improves its record to 8-8 on the campaign. The Miners host Leadore (Leadore, ID) to confront the Mustangs in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 10-5. Leadore won 58-53 in their recent non-league challenge against Grace Lutheran (Pocatello, ID)

Next up, the Vikings confront the Watersprings (Idaho Falls, ID) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 28. Challis will attempt to improve on its 2-11 season record. The come into the challenge with a 15-2 record after their 57-27 non-league win over North Gem (Bancroft, ID).