Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Brainerd Warriors (Brainerd, MN) and the host Apollo Eagles (St. Cloud, MN), saw Brainerd's basketball squad hold off Apollo by a tally of 63-57.

With the victory, Brainerd improves its record to 12-5 on the campaign. The Warriors host Moorhead (Moorhead, MN) to confront the Spuds in a AAAA Section 8 challenge on Tuesday, February 8. The Spuds come into the challenge with a record of 8-9. Moorhead won 68-56 in their recent non-league challenge against Tea (Tea, SD)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Little Falls Flyers (Little Falls, MN) in a AAA Section 8 challenge, on Tuesday, February 8. Apollo will attempt to improve on its 6-11 season record. The Flyers come into the challenge with a 6-10 record after their 66-59 non-league loss to St. Cloud Cathedral (St. Cloud, MN).