Thief River Falls Prowlers (Thief River Falls, MN) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Crookston Pirates (Crookston, MN), 71-49 in a league match.

With the victory, Thief River Falls upgrades its record to 11-4 on the year. The Prowlers host Roseau (Roseau, MN) to face the Rams in a AA Section 8 match on Friday, January 17. The Rams enter the match with a record of 2-11. Roseau lost 81-57 in their recent league match against East Grand Forks (East Grand Forks, MN)

The Pirates now sport a 4-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Menahga for a AA Section 8 match on Saturday, January 18. Crookston will face a Braves squad coming off a 56-35 non-league win over Sebeka (Sebeka, MN). The Braves record now stands at 12-0.