Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Zimmerman Thunder (Zimmerman, MN) and the host Pierz Pioneers (Pierz, MN), saw Zimmerman's basketball squad wallop Pierz by a tally of 82-42.

With the victory, Zimmerman improves its record to 5-9 on the campaign. The Thunder travel to Mora (Mora, MN) to confront the Mustangs in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 26. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 12-1.

Next up, the Pioneers confront the Crosby-Ironton Rangers (Crosby, MN) in a AA Section 7 challenge, on Tuesday, January 24. Pierz will attempt to improve on its 5-7 season record. The Rangers come into the challenge with a 10-4 record after their 42-36 league win over Aitkin (Aitkin, MN).