The Aitkin Gobblers tipped the host Crosby-Ironton Rangers basketball team by a final score of 48-46 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Gobblers face the Park Rapids Panthers (Park Rapids, MN) in a non-league game, on Friday, February 17. Aitkin will attempt to move on its 8-12 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 4-16 record after their 69-59 non-league loss to Staples-Motley (Staples, MN).

With the defeat, Crosby-Ironton moves to 13-7 on the year. The Rangers host Pequot Lakes (Pequot Lakes, MN) to face the Patriots in a AA Section 7 game on Friday, February 17. The Patriots enter the game with a record of 13-5. Pequot Lakes won 45-33 in their recent non-league game against Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids, MN)