Fans at Saturday's league challenge between the Hardin Bulldogs (Hardin, MT) and the host East Helena Vigilantes (East Helena, MT), saw Hardin's basketball squad hold off East Helena by a tally of 48-44.

With the victory, Hardin improves its record to 7-7 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Park (Livingston, MT) to battle the Rangers in a A Southeast contest on Friday, February 2. The Rangers come into the contest with a record of 2-10. Park lost 58-43 in their recent non-league contest against Dawson County (Glendive, MT)

The Vigilantes (2-10) will now prepare for their contest against Laurel (Laurel, MT). The Locomotives come into the A Southeast contest with a 6-7 record. In their last contest, Laurel edged Park (Livingston, MT), 55-32, in a league contest.