The New Town Eagles basketball squad (New Town, ND), was nudged 42-36 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Stanley Blue Jays (Stanley, ND)

With the victory, Stanley advances its record to 13-6 on the year. The Blue Jays host South Prairie/Max (Minot, ND) to meet the in a A Region 3 battle on Tuesday, February 18. The enter the battle with a record of 4-13. South Prairie/Max lost 67-50 in their recent league battle against Des Lacs-Burlington (Des Lacs, ND)

The Eagles now own a 10-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Rugby for a A Region 3 battle on Tuesday, February 18. New Town will meet a Panthers squad coming off a 69-66 league loss to Dunseith (Dunseith, ND). The Panthers record now stands at 5-12.