Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Esko Eskomos (Esko, MN) and the visiting Duluth Central Trojans (Duluth, MN), saw Esko's basketball squad hold off Duluth Central by a score of 39-36.

With the victory, Esko improves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Eskomos host Carlton (Carlton, MN) to battle the Bulldogs in a Polar challenge on Friday, December 12. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 0-1. Carlton lost 76-32 in their recent non-league challenge against Nashwauk-Keewatin (Nashwauk, MN)

Next up, the Trojans battle the Hastings Raiders (Hastings, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 12. Duluth Central will attempt to improve on its 0-3 season record. The Raiders come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 74-52 non-league loss to Northfield/ARTech (Northfield, MN).