Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Champlin Park Rebels (Champlin, MN) and the host Coon Rapids Cardinals (Coon Rapids, MN), saw Champlin Park's basketball squad hold off Coon Rapids by a count of 76-75.

With the victory, Champlin Park upgrades its record to 3-4 on the campaign. The Rebels travel to Centennial (Circle Pines, MN) to play the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 2-6. Centennial lost 86-73 in their recent league challenge against Blaine (Blaine, MN)

Next up, the Cardinals play the Blaine Bengals (Blaine, MN) in a AAAA Section 7 challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Coon Rapids will attempt to upgrade on its 4-4 season record. The Bengals come into the challenge with a 7-2 record after their 86-73 league win over Centennial (Circle Pines, MN).