The Cherry Tigers basketball squad (Iron, MN), was nudged 78-77 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Red Lake County Central Mustangs (Oklee, MN)

With the victory, Red Lake County Central advances its record to 19-1 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Mahnomen/Waubun (Mahnomen, MN) to meet the Thunderbirds in a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 18. The Thunderbirds enter the battle with a record of 7-14. Mahnomen/Waubun won 82-72 in their recent league battle against Red Lake (Red Lake, MN)

The Tigers now own a 24-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Northland for a A Section 7 battle on Tuesday, February 18. Cherry will meet a Eagles squad coming off a 84-64 league win over Hill City (Hill City, MN). The Eagles record now stands at 11-11.