Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Mohall/Lansford/Sherwood Mavericks (Renville, ND) and the visiting Velva Aggies (Velva, ND), saw Mohall/Lansford/Sherwood's basketball squad hold off Velva by a tally of 49-45.

With the victory, Mohall/Lansford/Sherwood improves its record to 5-6 on the campaign. The Mavericks travel to Glenburn (Glenburn, ND) to play the Panther in a B District 8 challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Panther come into the challenge with a record of 4-5. Glenburn lost 76-35 in their recent non-league challenge against South Prairie/Max (Minot, ND)

Next up, the Aggies play the Westhope/Newburg Sioux (Westhope, ND) in a B District 8 challenge, on Monday, January 8. Velva will attempt to improve on its 5-6 season record. The Sioux come into the challenge with a 1-9 record after their 66-46 league loss to Our Redeemer's Christian (Minot, ND).