Ada-Borup/Norman County West Cougars (Ada, MN) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Sacred Heart Eagles (East Grand Forks, MN), 73-67 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ada-Borup/Norman County West upgrades its record to 18-5 on the season. The Cougars travel to Barnesville (Barnesville, MN) to play the Trojans in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 20. The Trojans go into the bout with a record of 15-8. Barnesville won 77-58 in their recent league bout against Roseau (Roseau, MN)

Next up, the Eagles play the Warroad Warriors (Warroad, MN) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 16. Sacred Heart will attempt to upgrade on its 17-3 season record. The Warriors go into the bout with a 5-16 record after their 56-18 non-league win over Lake of the Woods (Baudette, MN).