Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Cook County Vikings (Grand Marais, MN) and the host Mesabi East Giants (Aurora, MN), saw Cook County's basketball squad overcome Mesabi East by a tally of 46-38.

With the victory, Cook County improves its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to Marshall (Duluth, MN) to confront the Hilltoppers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 1. The Hilltoppers come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Giants confront the Mountain Iron-Buhl Rangers (Mountain Iron, MN) in a challenge, on Thursday, February 29. Mesabi East will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.