In Thursday's non-league test, the Pierz Pioneers (Pierz, MN) basketball squad knocked off the host Swanville Bulldogs (Swanville, MN), by a score of 67-58.

Next, the Pioneers encounter the Milaca Wolves (Milaca, MN) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 12. Pierz will attempt to improve on its 2-1 season record. The Wolves come into the test with a 3-0 record after their 75-41 non-league win over Upsala (Upsala, MN).

With the loss, Swanville falls to 0-3 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Parkers Prairie (Parkers Prairie, MN) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Monday, December 15. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 2-2. Parkers Prairie won 65-41 in their recent league bout against Battle Lake (Battle Lake, MN)