The Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Knights basketball team (Tyler, MN), was toppled 52-41 in Thursday's league battle with the visiting Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots (Hills, MN)

The Patriots now possess a 11-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda for a A Section 3 battle on Friday, February 2. Hills-Beaver Creek will confront a Coyotes team coming off a 56-53 league win over Red Rock Central (Lamberton, MN). The Coyotes record now stands at 3-15.

The Knights (11-8) will now prepare for their battle against Red Rock Central (Lamberton, MN). The Falcons come into the A Section 3 battle with a 10-12 record. In their last battle, Red Rock Central was toppled by Cedar Mountain (Morgan, MN), 65-63, in a non-league battle.