Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Verndale Pirates (Verndale, MN) and the visiting Pillager Huskies (Pillager, MN), saw Verndale's basketball squad overcome Pillager by a tally of 73-53.

With the victory, Verndale improves its record to 15-4 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Menahga (Menahga, MN) to encounter the Braves in a non-league test on Friday, February 2. The Braves go into the test with a record of 17-1. Menahga won 65-28 in their recent non-league test against New York Mills (New York Mills, MN)

The Huskies now own a 3-14 record. They play next when they travel to New York Mills for a non-league test on Thursday, February 1. Pillager will encounter a Eagles squad coming off a 65-28 non-league loss to Menahga (Menahga, MN). The Eagles record now stands at 8-9.