Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Minico Spartans (Rupert, ID) and the host Meridian Warriors (Meridian, ID), saw Minico's basketball squad overcome Meridian by a tally of 53-43.

With the victory, Minico improves its record to 8-4 on the campaign. The Spartans travel to Capital (Boise, ID) to confront the Golden Eagles in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 30. The Golden Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 2-9. Capital lost 49-40 in their recent non-league challenge against Twin Falls (Twin Falls, ID)

Next up, the Warriors confront the New Plymouth Pilgrims (New Plymouth, ID) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 30. Meridian will attempt to improve on its 4-9 season record. The Pilgrims come into the challenge with a 5-8 record after their 41-33 non-league loss to Caldwell (Caldwell, ID).