Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Mandan Braves (Mandan, ND) and the visiting Williston Coyotes (Williston, ND), saw Mandan's basketball squad wallop Williston by a tally of 80-43.

With the victory, Mandan improves its record to 5-2 on the campaign. The Braves travel to Buffalo (Buffalo, MN) to confront the Bison in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 29. The Bison come into the challenge with a record of 3-5. Buffalo lost 39-38 in their recent non-league challenge against Sartell-St. Stephen (Sartell, MN)

Next up, the Coyotes confront the Watford City Wolves (Watford City, ND) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 29. Williston will attempt to improve on its 1-4 season record. The Wolves come into the challenge with a 3-2 record after their 72-47 non-league win over Stanley (Stanley, ND).