Nevis Tigers (Nevis, MN) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Wolves (Walker, MN), 73-43 in a league bout.

With the victory, Nevis upgrades its record to 11-5 on the campaign. The Tigers host Pine River-Backus (Pine River, MN) to play the Tigers in a A Section 5 bout on Friday, January 26. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 3-11. Pine River-Backus lost 83-55 in their recent league bout against Red Lake (Red Lake, MN)

Next up, the Wolves play the Laporte Wildcats (Laporte, MN) in a A Section 5 bout, on Friday, January 26. Walker-Hackensack-Akeley will attempt to upgrade on its 5-10 season record. The Wildcats come into the bout with a 5-16 record after their 67-44 league loss to St. John's Prep (Collegeville, MN).