The Bismarck Demons basketball team (Bismarck, ND), was toppled 63-51 in Thursday's league battle with the host Mandan Braves (Mandan, ND)

The Braves now possess a 16-1 record. They play next when they host St. Mary's Central for a A West battle on Saturday, February 21. Mandan will battle a Saints team coming off a 90-80 league loss to Dickinson/Hope Christian (Dickinson, ND). The Saints record now stands at 5-9.

The Demons (7-8) will now prepare for their battle against Jamestown/Medina/Montpelier (Jamestown, ND). The Bluejays come into the A West battle with a 4-9 record. In their last battle, Jamestown/Medina/Montpelier was toppled by Century (Bismarck, ND), 73-55, in a league battle.