Montevideo Thunderhawks (Montevideo, MN) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Lac qui Parle Valley Eagles (Madison, MN), 39-38 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Montevideo moves its record to 3-8 on the year. The Thunderhawks host Luverne (Luverne, MN) to face the Cardinals in a AA Section 3 game on Saturday, January 6. The Cardinals enter the game with a record of 3-7. Luverne lost 62-36 in their recent non-league game against Marshall (Marshall, MN)

With the defeat, Lac qui Parle Valley moves to 1-10 on the year. The Eagles host Lakeview (Cottonwood, MN) to face the Lakers in a A Section 3 game on Monday, January 8. The Lakers enter the game with a record of 7-6. Lakeview lost 57-47 in their recent league game against Russell-Tyler-Ruthton (Tyler, MN)