Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Minico Spartans (Rupert, ID) and the host Jerome Tigers (Jerome, ID), saw Minico's basketball squad hold off Jerome by a count of 47-42.

With the victory, Minico upgrades its record to 9-5 on the campaign. The Spartans host Shelley (Shelley, ID) to play the Russets in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 3. The Russets come into the challenge with a record of 0-1. Shelley lost 42-32 in their recent non-league challenge against Minico (Rupert, ID)

Next up, the Tigers play the Burley Bobcats (Burley, ID) in a challenge, on Saturday, February 10. Jerome will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record.