Tioga Pirates (Tioga, ND) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host South Prairie/Max (Minot, ND), 59-34 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Tioga upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Pirates travel to Bishop Ryan (Minot, ND) to play the Lions in a non-league bout on Friday, December 15. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 2-0. Bishop Ryan won 80-30 in their recent non-league bout against South Prairie/Max (Minot, ND)

Next up, the play the Bishop Ryan Lions (Minot, ND) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 12. South Prairie/Max will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The Lions go into the bout with a 1-0 record after their 84-62 non-league win over Powers Lake/Burke Central (Powers Lake, ND).