Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Verndale Pirates (Verndale, MN) and the visiting Henning Hornets (Henning, MN), saw Verndale's basketball squad overcome Henning by a tally of 54-44.

With the victory, Verndale improves its record to 17-6 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to New York Mills (New York Mills, MN) to confront the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 16. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 10-12. New York Mills lost 69-54 in their recent non-league challenge against Barnesville (Barnesville, MN)

Next up, the Hornets confront the Bertha-Hewitt Bears (Bertha, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 16. Henning will attempt to improve on its 9-12 season record. The Bears come into the challenge with a 10-13 record after their 76-41 non-league loss to Upsala (Upsala, MN).