The St. James Saints basketball team (St. James, MN), was nudged 86-84 in Saturday's league battle with the visiting Jackson County Central Huskies (Jackson, MN)

The Huskies now possess a 16-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Tri-City United [Montgomery-Lonsdale/Le Center] for a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 20. Jackson County Central will battle a Titans team coming off a 50-47 non-league loss to Luverne (Luverne, MN). The Titans record now stands at 15-8.

The Saints (4-21) will now prepare for their battle against Martin County West (Sherburn, MN). The Mavericks come into the non-league battle with a 18-6 record. In their last battle, Martin County West was nudged by St. Mary's (Sleepy Eye, MN), 63-52, in a league battle.