Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Mankato West Scarlets (Mankato, MN) and the visiting Mankato East Cougars (Mankato, MN), saw Mankato West's basketball squad hold off Mankato East by a tally of 70-69.

With the victory, Mankato West improves its record to 12-9 on the campaign. The Scarlets travel to Red Wing (Red Wing, MN) to confront the Wingers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 21. The Wingers come into the challenge with a record of 5-19. Red Wing lost 76-69 in their recent league challenge against Albert Lea (Albert Lea, MN)

Next up, the Cougars confront the Albert Lea Tigers (Albert Lea, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, February 21. Mankato East will attempt to improve on its 15-6 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 7-15 record after their 76-69 league win over Red Wing (Red Wing, MN).