The Moose Lake/Willow River Rebels basketball squad (Moose Lake, MN), was crushed 78-25 in Saturday's league battle with the host Pequot Lakes Patriots (Pequot Lakes, MN)

With the victory, Pequot Lakes advances its record to 5-1 on the year. The Patriots host Pierz (Pierz, MN) to meet the Pioneers in a AA Section 7 battle on Tuesday, January 7. The Pioneers enter the battle with a record of 2-6.

The Rebels now own a 4-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host East Central for a non-league battle on Monday, January 6.