Pequot Lakes Patriots (Pequot Lakes, MN) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Pierz Pioneers (Pierz, MN), 63-35 in a league match.

With the victory, Pequot Lakes upgrades its record to 6-1 on the year. The Patriots host Pine River-Backus (Pine River, MN) to face the Tigers in a non-league match on Thursday, January 9. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 5-4. Pine River-Backus won 90-78 in their recent non-league match against Kelliher/Northome (Northome, MN)

The Pioneers now sport a 3-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Little Falls for a non-league match on Friday, January 10. Pierz will face a Flyers squad coming off a 95-52 league loss to Detroit Lakes (Detroit Lakes, MN). The Flyers record now stands at 1-8.