Faribault Falcons (Faribault, MN) fans left the game thrilled Friday as they witnessed their ice hockey team hold off the visiting Mankato West Scarlets (Mankato, MN), 6-5 in a league match.

The Falcons (6-7) will now prepare for their match against Red Wing (Red Wing, MN). The Wingers enter the Big 9 match with a 1-13 record.

Next up, the Scarlets encounter the Albert Lea Tigers (Albert Lea, MN) in a Big 9 match, on Sunday, February 5. Mankato West will attempt to advance on its 5-8 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 14-4 record after their 5-2 league win over Winona (Winona, MN).