Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Howards Grove Tigers (Howards Grove, WI) and the visiting Port Washington Pirates (Port Washington, WI), saw Howards Grove's basketball squad hold off Port Washington by a tally of 74-67.

With the victory, Howards Grove improves its record to 23-2 on the campaign. The Tigers host Reedsville (Reedsville, WI) to confront the Panthers in a Big East - North challenge on Thursday, February 23. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 17-6. Reedsville won 65-56 in their recent non-league challenge against Chilton (Chilton, WI)

Next up, the Pirates confront the West Bend West Spartans (West Bend, WI) in a North Shore challenge, on Thursday, February 23. Port Washington will attempt to improve on its 8-16 season record. The Spartans come into the challenge with a 3-21 record after their 61-48 league loss to Hartford (Hartford, WI).