Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Cherry Tigers (Iron, MN) and the host Two Harbors Agates (Two Harbors, MN), saw Cherry's basketball squad hold off Two Harbors by a tally of 46-42.

With the victory, Cherry improves its record to 2-5 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Nashwauk-Keewatin (Nashwauk, MN) to confront the Spartans in a A Section 7 challenge on Wednesday, December 27. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 1-4. Nashwauk-Keewatin lost 91-43 in their recent league challenge against Deer River (Deer River, MN)

Next up, the Agates confront the McGregor Mercuries (McGregor, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 21. Two Harbors will attempt to improve on its 1-9 season record. The Mercuries come into the challenge with a 4-3 record after their 64-48 league win over Carlton/Wrenshall (Carlton, MN).