The Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia] Wolverines routed the visiting North Branch Vikings basketball team by a final score of 72-46 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Wolverines face the Grand Rapids Thunderhawks (Grand Rapids, MN) in a AAA Section 7 game, on Tuesday, December 12. Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia] will attempt to move on its 4-0 season record. The Thunderhawks enter the game with a 5-2 record after their 67-49 league loss to Cloquet (Cloquet, MN).

With the defeat, North Branch moves to 1-3 on the year. The Vikings host Hermantown (Hermantown, MN) to face the Hawks in a AAA Section 7 game on Tuesday, December 12. The Hawks enter the game with a record of 1-4. Hermantown lost 96-66 in their recent non-league game against Marshall (Duluth, MN)