Bertha-Hewitt Bears (Bertha, MN) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Laporte Wildcats (Laporte, MN), 59-37 in a league match.

With the victory, Bertha-Hewitt advances its record to 15-4 on the year. The Bears host Wadena-Deer Creek (Wadena, MN) to face the Wolverines in a non-league match on Friday, January 31. The Wolverines enter the match with a record of 13-7. Wadena-Deer Creek won 53-48 in their recent non-league match against Perham (Perham, MN)

The Wildcats now own a 2-17 record. They put it on the line next when they host Westville for a non-league match on Friday, January 31. Laporte will face a Blackhawks squad coming off a 58-26 league win over Morgan Township (Valparaiso, IN). The Blackhawks record now stands at 20-2.