In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Moose Lake/Willow River Rebels basketball team scored a tight 92-85 triumph over the North Woods grizzlies.

In their next game, the Rebels face the Cherry Tigers (Iron, MN) in a non-league match, on Monday, December 18. Moose Lake/Willow River will attempt to move on its 3-0 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 5-0 record after their 105-36 league win over South Ridge (Culver, MN).

With the defeat, North Woods moves to 3-2 on the year. The Grizzlies travel to Northland (Remer, MN) to face the Eagles in a A Section 7 match on Friday, December 15. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 1-1. Northland lost 78-73 in their recent league match against Hill City (Hill City, MN)