Brainerd Warriors (Brainerd, MN) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Rocori Spartans (Cold Spring, MN), 63-41 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Brainerd upgrades its record to 19-5 on the campaign. The Warriors travel to Sartell-St. Stephen (Sartell, MN) to play the Sabres in a AAAA Section 8 bout on Friday, February 23. The Sabres come into the bout with a record of 18-8. Sartell-St. Stephen lost 67-51 in their recent league bout against Elk River (Elk River, MN)

Next up, the Spartans play the St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders (St. Cloud, MN) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 23. Rocori will attempt to upgrade on its 5-19 season record. The Crusaders come into the bout with a 19-27 record after their 76-48 non-league loss to Willmar (Willmar, MN).