The Pierz Pioneers routed the host Mora Mustangs basketball team by a final score of 72-39 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Pioneers face the Upsala Cardinals (Upsala, MN) in a non-league game, on Monday, January 23. Pierz will attempt to move on its 8-3 season record. The Cardinals enter the game with a 6-9 record after their 53-43 league loss to Osakis (Osakis, MN).

With the defeat, Mora moves to 1-11 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Foley (Foley, MN) to face the Falcons in a AA Section 6 game on Tuesday, January 24. The Falcons enter the game with a record of 7-6.