Esko Eskomos (Esko, MN) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Barnum Bombers (Barnum, MN), 73-33 in a league bout.

With the victory, Esko upgrades its record to 3-3 on the campaign. The Eskomos host Mountain Iron-Buhl (Mountain Iron, MN) to play the Rangers in a non-league bout on Monday, December 18. The Rangers come into the bout with a record of 8-1. Mountain Iron-Buhl won 68-37 in their recent non-league bout against South Ridge (Culver, MN)

Next up, the Bombers play the Moose Lake/Willow River Rebels (Moose Lake, MN) in a AA Section 7 bout, on Monday, December 18. Barnum will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record. The Rebels come into the bout with a 1-4 record after their 68-43 league loss to Pierz (Pierz, MN).