Fans at Saturday's league challenge between the Brainerd Warriors (Brainerd, MN) and the host Elk River Elks (Elk River, MN), saw Brainerd's basketball squad overcome Elk River by a tally of 68-53.

With the victory, Brainerd improves its record to 11-3 on the campaign. The Warriors host Willmar (Willmar, MN) to confront the Cardinals in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 5-9. Willmar lost 86-46 in their recent non-league challenge against Hutchinson (Hutchinson, MN)

Next up, the Elks confront the Centennial Cougars (Circle Pines, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 30. Elk River will attempt to improve on its 5-9 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 3-12 record after their 73-58 league win over Coon Rapids (Coon Rapids, MN).