Bertha-Hewitt Bears (Bertha, MN) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting New York Mills Eagles (New York Mills, MN), 65-46 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Bertha-Hewitt moves its record to 4-3 on the year. The Bears travel to Menahga (Menahga, MN) to face the Braves in a non-league game on Thursday, January 12. The Braves enter the game with a record of 2-7.

With the defeat, New York Mills moves to 0-11 on the year. The Eagles host Henning (Henning, MN) to face the Hornets in a A Section 6 game on Friday, January 13. The Hornets enter the game with a record of 10-0. Henning won 76-34 in their recent non-league game against Verndale (Verndale, MN)