Clearbrook-Gonvick Bears (Clearbrook, MN) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Laporte Wildcats (Laporte, MN), 58-26 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Clearbrook-Gonvick upgrades its record to 5-8 on the season. The Bears host Nevis (Nevis, MN) to clash with the Tigers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 16. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 9-3. Nevis won 57-46 in their recent non-league bout against Greenway (Coleraine, MN)

Next up, the Wildcats clash with the Pine River-Backus Tigers (Pine River, MN) in a A Section 5 bout, on Tuesday, January 16. Laporte will attempt to upgrade on its 3-23 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 4-9 record after their 79-25 non-league win over Red Lake (Red Lake, MN).