Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Esko Eskomos (Esko, MN) and the host Bemidji Lumberjacks (Bemidji, MN), saw Esko's basketball squad hold off Bemidji by a tally of 70-66.

With the victory, Esko improves its record to 17-3 on the campaign. The Eskomos travel to Crosby-Ironton (Crosby, MN) to play the Rangers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 21. The Rangers come into the challenge with a record of 13-8. Crosby-Ironton lost 61-46 in their recent league challenge against Pequot Lakes (Pequot Lakes, MN)

Next up, the Lumberjacks play the Hermantown Hawks (Hermantown, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, February 18. Bemidji will attempt to improve on its 13-9 season record. The Hawks come into the challenge with a 18-7 record after their 81-45 non-league win over Hibbing (Hibbing, MN).