Centennial Cougars (Circle Pines, MN) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Elk River Elks (Elk River, MN), 53-48 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Centennial advances its record to 11-15 on the year. The Cougars host Spring Lake Park (Spring Lake Park, MN) to meet the Panthers in a non-league match on Thursday, February 27. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 11-15. Spring Lake Park lost 81-66 in their recent non-league match against Totino-Grace (Fridley, MN)

The Elks now own a 6-19 record. They put it on the line next when they host Blaine for a non-league match on Tuesday, February 25. Elk River will meet a Bengals squad coming off a 90-70 non-league loss to Maple Grove (Maple Grove, MN). The Bengals record now stands at 14-11.