Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Somerset Spartans (Somerset, WI) and the host Altoona Railroaders (Altoona, WI), saw Somerset's basketball squad hold off Altoona by a count of 49-47.

With the victory, Somerset upgrades its record to 13-9 on the campaign. The Spartans host Osceola (Osceola, WI) to play the Chieftains in a Middle Border challenge on Monday, February 12. The Chieftains come into the challenge with a record of 2-20. Osceola lost 43-26 in their recent league challenge against Ellsworth (Ellsworth, WI)

Next up, the Railroaders play the Amery Warriors (Amery, WI) in a Middle Border challenge, on Tuesday, February 13. Altoona will attempt to upgrade on its 17-6 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 8-14 record after their 65-49 league loss to St. Croix Central (Hammond, WI).