Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Bertha-Hewitt Bears (Bertha, MN) and the host New York Mills Eagles (New York Mills, MN), saw Bertha-Hewitt's basketball squad overcome New York Mills by a tally of 70-61.

With the victory, Bertha-Hewitt improves its record to 9-4 on the campaign. The Bears host Verndale (Verndale, MN) to confront the Pirates in a A Section 5 challenge on Friday, January 12. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 1-8. Verndale lost 87-32 in their recent non-league challenge against Henning (Henning, MN)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Henning Hornets (Henning, MN) in a A Section 6 challenge, on Thursday, January 11. New York Mills will attempt to improve on its 0-12 season record. The Hornets come into the challenge with a 10-2 record after their 87-32 non-league win over Verndale (Verndale, MN).