East Central Eagles (Sandstone, MN) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Ogilvie Lions (Ogilvie, MN), 65-60 in a non-league bout.

With the win, East Central upgrades its record to 3-5 on the season. The Eagles travel to Wrenshall (Wrenshall, MN) to play the Wrens in a non-league bout on Monday, January 23. The Wrens go into the bout with a record of 2-10.

Next up, the Lions play the Upsala Cardinals (Upsala, MN) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 23. Ogilvie will attempt to upgrade on its 3-8 season record. The Cardinals go into the bout with a 2-11 record after their 65-49 non-league loss to Pierz (Pierz, MN).