Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Hazen Bison (Hazen, ND) and the visiting New Salem Holsteins (New Salem, ND), saw Hazen's basketball squad overcome New Salem by a tally of 38-19.

With the victory, Hazen improves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Bison travel to Linton (Linton, ND) to confront the Lions in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 13. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Holsteins confront the Strasburg/Zeeland Clippers (Strasburg, ND) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 3. New Salem will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record. The Clippers come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 66-35 league loss to Linton/Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock (Linton, ND).