Shanley Deacons (Fargo, ND) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Red River Roughriders (Grand Forks, ND), 57-51 in a league match.

With the victory, Shanley advances its record to 9-11 on the year. The Deacons host Fargo South (Fargo, ND) to face the Bruins in a AA East match on Thursday, February 20. The Bruins enter the match with a record of 0-20. Fargo South lost 66-50 in their recent league match against Grand Forks Central (Grand Forks, ND)

The Roughriders now own a 12-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Horace for a AA East match on Thursday, February 20. Red River will face a squad coming off a 82-81 non-league win over Minnetonka (Minnetonka, MN). The record now stands at 18-1.