The Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Knights basketball squad (Tyler, MN), was nudged 73-66 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Southwest Minnesota Christian Eagles (Edgerton, MN)

With the victory, Southwest Minnesota Christian advances its record to 5-2 on the year. The Eagles host Adrian/Ellsworth (Adrian, MN) to meet the Dragons in a A Section 3 battle on Friday, December 20. The Dragons enter the battle with a record of 5-2. Adrian/Ellsworth lost 51-49 in their recent league battle against Hills-Beaver Creek (Hills, MN)

The Knights now own a 7-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Westbrook-Walnut Grove for a A Section 3 battle on Friday, December 20. Russell-Tyler-Ruthton will meet a Chargers squad coming off a 55-30 league win over Red Rock Central (Lamberton, MN). The Chargers record now stands at 7-3.