In Thursday's league match, the host Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Knights basketball team scored a decisive 81-50 triumph over the Renville County West Jaguars.

In their next game, the Knights meet the Central Minnesota Christian Bluejays (Prinsburg, MN) in a A Section 3 match, on Monday, January 31. Russell-Tyler-Ruthton will attempt to move on its 14-3 season record. The Bluejays enter the match with a 13-3 record after their 55-52 league win over Tracy-Milroy-Balaton (Tracy, MN).

With the defeat, Renville County West moves to 6-9 on the year. The Jaguars travel to Hancock (Hancock, MN) to meet the Owls in a non-league match on Saturday, January 29. The Owls enter the match with a record of 9-4.