In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia] Wolverines basketball team scored a tight 64-58 triumph over the Duluth East Greyhounds.

In their next game, the Wolverines face the Hermantown Hawks (Hermantown, MN) in a AAA Section 7 match, on Friday, January 5. Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia] will attempt to move on its 7-3 season record. The Hawks enter the match with a 6-5 record after their 80-63 non-league win over Monticello (Monticello, MN).

With the defeat, Duluth East moves to 2-5 on the year. The Greyhounds host Forest Lake (Forest Lake, MN) to face the Rangers in a AAAA Section 7 match on Saturday, January 6. The Rangers enter the match with a record of 5-3. Forest Lake lost 58-51 in their recent non-league match against Woodbury (Woodbury, MN)