The New Salem Holsteins basketball squad (New Salem, ND), was crushed 83-29 in Saturday's league battle with the host Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] Cougars (Turtle Lake, ND)

With the victory, Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] advances its record to 22-1 on the year. The Cougars host Washburn (Washburn, ND) to meet the Cardinals in a B District 8 battle on Monday, February 17. The Cardinals enter the battle with a record of 19-4. Washburn won 43-39 in their recent league battle against Garrison (Garrison, ND)

The Holsteins now own a 9-12 record. They put it on the line next when they host Center-Stanton for a B District 8 battle on Monday, February 17. New Salem will meet a Wildcats squad coming off a 41-26 league win over Mandaree (Mandaree, ND). The Wildcats record now stands at 3-18.