Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Knights (Tyler, MN) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda Coyotes (Okabena, MN), 72-34 in a league match.

With the victory, Russell-Tyler-Ruthton advances its record to 9-6 on the year. The Knights travel to Hills-Beaver Creek (Hills, MN) to meet the Patriots in a A Section 3 match on Friday, January 10. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 8-5.

The Coyotes now own a 5-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Cedar Mountain for a non-league match on Thursday, January 9. Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda will meet a Cougars squad coming off a 44-42 league win over New Ulm Cathedral (New Ulm, MN). The Cougars record now stands at 9-4.