Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Minot Magicians (Minot, ND) and the visiting Bismarck Demons (Bismarck, ND), saw Minot's basketball squad overcome Bismarck by a tally of 61-48.

With the victory, Minot improves its record to 5-1 on the campaign. The Magicians host Williston (Williston, ND) to confront the Coyotes in a AA West challenge on Tuesday, December 19. The Coyotes come into the challenge with a record of 1-2. Williston lost 78-30 in their recent league challenge against Century (Bismarck, ND)

Next up, the Demons confront the West Fargo Packers (West Fargo, ND) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 16. Bismarck will attempt to improve on its 3-3 season record. The Packers come into the challenge with a 0-5 record after their 51-40 league loss to Shanley (Fargo, ND).