Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Minot Magicians (Minot, ND) and the visiting Watford City Wolves (Watford City, ND), saw Minot's basketball squad hold off Watford City by a tally of 70-64.

With the victory, Minot improves its record to 19-6 on the campaign. The Magicians travel to Mohall/Lansford/Sherwood (Renville, ND) to confront the Mavericks in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 29. The Mavericks come into the challenge with a record of 8-9. Mohall/Lansford/Sherwood won 61-39 in their recent league challenge against Drake/Anamoose (Drake, ND)

Next up, the Wolves confront the South Prairie/Max (Minot, ND) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, February 3. Watford City will attempt to improve on its 11-5 season record. The come into the challenge with a 16-2 record after their 53-51 league loss to Des Lacs-Burlington (Des Lacs, ND).