Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Pierz Pioneers (Pierz, MN) and the visiting Cass Lake-Bena Panthers (Cass Lake, MN), saw Pierz's basketball squad overcome Cass Lake-Bena by a tally of 50-35.

With the victory, Pierz improves its record to 5-1 on the campaign. The Pioneers host Pequot Lakes (Pequot Lakes, MN) to confront the Patriots in a AA Section 7 challenge on Tuesday, January 3. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 4-1. Pequot Lakes won 51-46 in their recent non-league challenge against Montevideo (Montevideo, MN)

Next up, the Panthers confront the Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Wolves (Walker, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 3. Cass Lake-Bena will attempt to improve on its 4-4 season record. The Wolves come into the challenge with a 5-3 record after their 71-50 non-league win over New York Mills (New York Mills, MN).