Burnsville Blaze (Burnsville, MN) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Apple Valley Eagles (Apple Valley, MN), 87-77 in a league bout.

With the win, Burnsville upgrades its record to 3-18 on the season. The Blaze host Lakeville South (Lakeville, MN) to play the Cougars in a non-league bout on Friday, February 25. The Cougars go into the bout with a record of 12-11. Lakeville South lost 61-58 in their recent league bout against Farmington (Farmington, MN)

Next up, the Eagles play the Rosemount Irish (Rosemount, MN) in a AAAA Section 3 bout, on Friday, February 25. Apple Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 5-16 season record. The Irish go into the bout with a 12-10 record after their 72-61 league win over Eagan (Eagan, MN).