In Friday's league test, the Mandan Braves (Mandan, ND) basketball squad knocked off the host Minot Magicians (Minot, ND), by a score of 83-71.

Next, the Braves encounter the Williston Coyotes (Williston, ND) in a AA West test, on Tuesday, January 7. Mandan will attempt to improve on its 8-1 season record. The Coyotes come into the test with a 1-6 record after their 95-40 league loss to Minot (Minot, ND).

The Magicians (9-4) will now prepare for their test against Jamestown (Jamestown, ND). The Bluejays come into the AA West test with a 0-5 record. In their last test, Jamestown was knocked off by St. Mary's Central (Bismarck, ND), 77-62, in a league test.