In Tuesday's league match, the host Mayville-Portland-Clifford-Galesburg Patriots basketball team scored a tight 75-71 triumph over the Griggs County Central/Midkota Cougars.

In their next game, the Patriots face the North Border co-op [Walhalla/Pembina] Eagles (Walhalla, ND) in a non-league match, on Thursday, February 8. Mayville-Portland-Clifford-Galesburg will attempt to move on its 5-10 season record.

With the defeat, Griggs County Central/Midkota moves to 8-9 on the year. The Cougars travel to Midway/Minto (Inkster, ND) to face the Mustangs in a non-league match on Thursday, February 8. The Mustangs enter the match with a record of 11-7. Midway/Minto lost 77-61 in their recent league match against Cavalier (Cavalier, ND)