Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Shanley Deacons (Fargo, ND) and the host Horace (Horace, ND), saw Shanley's basketball squad hold off Horace by a tally of 70-65.

With the victory, Shanley improves its record to 4-14 on the campaign. The Deacons host Sheyenne (West Fargo, ND) to confront the Mustangs in a AA East challenge on Tuesday, February 13. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 14-3. Sheyenne won 84-68 in their recent league challenge against Red River (Grand Forks, ND)

Next up, the confront the Red River Roughriders (Grand Forks, ND) in a AA East challenge, on Tuesday, February 20. Horace will attempt to improve on its 4-13 season record.