Benson (Benson, MN) supporters left the game happy Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Lakeview Lakers (Cottonwood, MN), 61-57 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Benson advances its record to 7-2 on the year. The host West Central Area (Barrett, MN) to face the Knights in a A Section 6 match on Friday, January 3. The Knights enter the match with a record of 4-4. West Central Area lost 69-60 in their recent non-league match against Pelican Rapids (Pelican Rapids, MN)

The Lakers now own a 4-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Tracy-Milroy-Balaton for a A Section 3 match on Friday, January 3.