New York Mills Eagles (New York Mills, MN) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines (Wadena, MN), 61-60 in a non-league match.

With the victory, New York Mills upgrades its record to 13-5 on the year. The Eagles host Staples-Motley (Staples, MN) to face the Cardinals in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 4. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 4-14.

The Wolverines now sport a 13-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Perham for a AA Section 8 match on Wednesday, January 29. Wadena-Deer Creek will face a Yellowjackets squad coming off a 56-54 league win over Hawley (Hawley, MN). The Yellowjackets record now stands at 8-7.