Pierz Pioneers (Pierz, MN) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Milaca Wolves (Milaca, MN), 79-70 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Pierz advances its record to 5-9 on the year. The Pioneers travel to Royalton (Royalton, MN) to face the Royals in a non-league match on Friday, January 24. The Royals enter the match with a record of 5-8.

The Wolves now own a 4-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Albany for a AA Section 6 match on Tuesday, January 28. Milaca will face a Huskies squad coming off a 59-26 non-league win over Little Falls (Little Falls, MN). The Huskies record now stands at 15-0.