Shanley Deacons (Fargo, ND) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Grand Forks Central Knights (Grand Forks, ND), 70-35 in a league bout.

With the victory, Shanley upgrades its record to 8-15 on the campaign.

With the defeat, Grand Forks Central moves to 2-19 on the year. The Knights host Fargo South (Fargo, ND) to face the Bruins in a AA East game on Saturday, February 24. The Bruins enter the game with a record of 2-18. Fargo South lost 73-48 in their recent league game against West Fargo (West Fargo, ND)