Minnesota High School Basketball - Pine River-Backus trounced by Verndale
December 22, 2023: Pine River, MN 56474
In Friday's league match, the visiting Verndale Pirates basketball team scored a decisive 65-39 triumph over the Pine River-Backus Tigers.
In their next game, the Pirates face the Menahga Braves (Menahga, MN) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 2. Verndale will attempt to move on its 8-1 season record. The Braves enter the match with a 5-1 record after their 58-30 non-league win over Osakis (Osakis, MN).
With the defeat, Pine River-Backus moves to 3-8 on the year. The Tigers host Cass Lake-Bena (Cass Lake, MN) to face the Panthers in a non-league match on Friday, January 5. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 5-1.
