Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Esko Eskomos (Esko, MN) and the visiting Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia] Wolverines (Eveleth, MN), saw Esko's basketball squad overcome Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia] by a tally of 51-41.

With the victory, Esko improves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Eskomos travel to Mountain Iron-Buhl (Mountain Iron, MN) to confront the Rangers in a non-league challenge on Monday, December 19. The Rangers come into the challenge with a record of 3-1.

Next up, the Wolverines confront the Proctor Rails (Proctor, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 19. Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia] will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.