Mora Mustangs (Mora, MN) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Pierz Pioneers (Pierz, MN), 54-31 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Mora upgrades its record to 6-1 on the season. The Mustangs travel to Braham (Braham, MN) to clash with the Bombers in a non-league bout on Friday, January 6. The Bombers go into the bout with a record of 1-6.

Next up, the Pioneers clash with the Pequot Lakes Patriots (Pequot Lakes, MN) in a AA Section 7 bout, on Friday, January 6. Pierz will attempt to upgrade on its 4-3 season record. The Patriots go into the bout with a 5-1 record after their 56-55 non-league loss to Mora (Mora, MN).