The crowd at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Century Patriots (Bismarck, ND) and the visiting Mandan Braves (Mandan, ND), observed Century's basketball team edge Mandan by a score of 57-55.

The Patriots (16-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Shanley (Fargo, ND). The Deacons come into the non-league challenge with a 12-12 record. In their last challenge, Shanley edged Fargo North (Fargo, ND), 67-51, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Braves encounter the Red River Roughriders (Grand Forks, ND) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, March 13. Mandan will attempt to improve on its 20-6 season record. The Roughriders come into the challenge with a 15-10 record after their 64-38 non-league win over Sheyenne (West Fargo, ND).