Worthington Trojans (Worthington, MN) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host St. Peter Saints (St. Peter, MN), 70-61 in a league bout.

With the win, Worthington upgrades its record to 17-3 on the season. The Trojans travel to Luverne (Luverne, MN) to play the Cardinals in a non-league bout on Thursday, February 16. The Cardinals go into the bout with a record of 9-10. Luverne won 80-60 in their recent non-league game against Adrian/Ellsworth (Adrian, MN)

With the defeat, St. Peter moves to 4-17 on the year. The Saints host Stewartville (Stewartville, MN) to face the Tigers in a non-league game on Friday, February 17. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 17-4. Stewartville won 78-55 in their recent non-league game against Pine Island (Pine Island, MN)