Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Bemidji Lumberjacks (Bemidji, MN) and the host Park Rapids Panthers (Park Rapids, MN), saw Bemidji's basketball squad hold off Park Rapids by a count of 74-68.

With the victory, Bemidji upgrades its record to 2-4 on the campaign. The Lumberjacks travel to Elk River (Elk River, MN) to play the Elks in a AAAA Section 8 challenge on Thursday, December 21. The Elks come into the challenge with a record of 2-3. Elk River lost 62-61 in their recent league challenge against Rogers (Rogers, MN)

Next up, the Panthers play the Pillager Huskies (Pillager, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 21. Park Rapids will attempt to upgrade on its 2-4 season record. The Huskies come into the challenge with a 2-2 record after their 90-55 non-league win over Verndale (Verndale, MN).