Northland Eagles (Remer, MN) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Hill City Hornets (Hill City, MN), 82-79 in a league match.

With the victory, Northland upgrades its record to 1-2 on the year. The Eagles travel to Walker-Hackensack-Akeley (Walker, MN) to face the Wolves in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 10. The Wolves enter the match with a record of 2-0. Walker-Hackensack-Akeley won 93-31 in their recent league match against Ogilvie (Ogilvie, MN)

The Hornets now sport a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Ely for a non-league match on Saturday, December 7.