Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Verndale Pirates (Verndale, MN) and the host Bertha-Hewitt Bears (Bertha, MN), saw Verndale's basketball squad knock off Bertha-Hewitt by a tally of 50-35.

With the victory, Verndale improves its record to 1-6 on the campaign. The Pirates host Henning (Henning, MN) to play the Hornets in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 9-1. Henning won 68-29 in their recent league challenge against Brandon/Evansville (Brandon, MN)

Next up, the Bears play the New York Mills Eagles (New York Mills, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 12. Bertha-Hewitt will attempt to improve on its 3-5 season record.