Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Fargo North Spartans (Fargo, ND) and the visiting Grand Forks Central Knights (Grand Forks, ND), saw Fargo North's basketball squad hold off Grand Forks Central by a tally of 76-71.

With the victory, Fargo North improves its record to 10-5 on the campaign. The Spartans travel to Red River (Grand Forks, ND) to battle the Roughriders in a AA East battle on Tuesday, February 6. The Roughriders come into the battle with a record of 5-12. Red River lost 88-70 in their recent league battle against Fargo South (Fargo, ND)

The Knights (9-6) will now prepare for their battle against Fargo Davies (Fargo, ND). The Eagles come into the AA East battle with a 10-4 record. In their last battle, Fargo Davies was nudged by Alexandria (Alexandria, MN), 77-72, in a non-league battle.