Esko Eskomos (Esko, MN) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Two Harbors Agates (Two Harbors, MN), 69-45 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Esko upgrades its record to 10-3 on the season. The Eskomos travel to Aitkin (Aitkin, MN) to play the Gobblers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 23. The Gobblers go into the bout with a record of 3-11. Aitkin lost 83-55 in their recent non-league bout against Moose Lake/Willow River (Moose Lake, MN)

Next up, the Agates play the Barnum Bombers (Barnum, MN) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 26. Two Harbors will attempt to upgrade on its 8-7 season record. The Bombers go into the bout with a 12-4 record after their 84-60 non-league win over Northland (Remer, MN).