In Thursday's non-league match, the host Esko Eskomos basketball team scored a good 89-70 triumph over the Bemidji Lumberjacks.

In their next game, the Eskomos meet the Barnum Bombers (Barnum, MN) in a AA Section 7 match, on Friday, February 16. Esko will attempt to move on its 17-7 season record. The Bombers enter the game with a 17-6 record after their 64-54 league win over Proctor (Proctor, MN).

With the defeat, Bemidji moves to 11-12 on the year. The Lumberjacks host Pequot Lakes (Pequot Lakes, MN) to face the Patriots in a non-league game on Tuesday, February 20. The Patriots enter the game with a record of 18-4. Pequot Lakes won 61-45 in their recent non-league game against Foley (Foley, MN)