Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Des Lacs-Burlington Lakers (Des Lacs, ND) and the host Thompson Tommies (Thompson, ND), saw Des Lacs-Burlington's basketball squad hold off Thompson by a tally of 55-48.

With the victory, Des Lacs-Burlington improves its record to 19-6 on the campaign. The Lakers travel to Central Cass (Casselton, ND) to play the Squirrels in a non-league challenge on Friday, March 17. The Squirrels come into the challenge with a record of 24-0. Central Cass won 58-46 in their recent non-league challenge against Warwick (Warwick, ND)

Next up, the Tommies play the Warwick Warriors (Warwick, ND) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, March 17. Thompson will attempt to improve on its 17-8 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 19-7 record after their 58-46 non-league loss to Central Cass (Casselton, ND).