Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Nevis Tigers (Nevis, MN) and the visiting Blackduck Drakes (Blackduck, MN), saw Nevis's basketball squad overcome Blackduck by a tally of 61-43.

With the victory, Nevis improves its record to 7-2 on the campaign. The Tigers host Lake of the Woods (Baudette, MN) to play the Bears in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Bears come into the challenge with a record of 2-8. Lake of the Woods lost 75-25 in their recent non-league challenge against Kittson Central/Lancaster (Hallock, MN)

Next up, the Drakes play the Hill City/Northland (Hill City, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 8. Blackduck will attempt to improve on its 7-5 season record. The come into the challenge with a 6-6 record after their 93-50 non-league loss to Walker-Hackensack-Akeley (Walker, MN).