Fans at Saturday's league challenge between the Jackson County Central Huskies (Jackson, MN) and the host St. James Saints (St. James, MN), saw Jackson County Central's basketball squad hold off St. James by a count of 80-75.

With the victory, Jackson County Central upgrades its record to 13-5 on the campaign. The Huskies host Fairmont (Fairmont, MN) to play the Cardinals in a AA Section 3 challenge on Monday, February 5. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 8-10. Fairmont won 62-59 in their recent league challenge against Luverne (Luverne, MN)

Next up, the Saints play the Luverne Cardinals (Luverne, MN) in a AA Section 3 challenge, on Thursday, February 8. St. James will attempt to upgrade on its 3-18 season record.