Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Menahga Braves (Menahga, MN) and the visiting Verndale Pirates (Verndale, MN), saw Menahga's basketball squad knock off Verndale by a tally of 62-46.

With the victory, Menahga improves its record to 9-11 on the campaign. The Braves travel to Sebeka (Sebeka, MN) to play the Trojans in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 9. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 9-11. Sebeka won 66-58 in their recent league challenge against Bertha-Hewitt (Bertha, MN)

Next up, the Pirates play the Browerville Tigers (Browerville, MN) in a A Section 5 challenge, on Thursday, February 8. Verndale will attempt to improve on its 2-16 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 10-8 record after their 82-39 league win over Long Prairie-Grey Eagle (Long Prairie, MN).