Pierz Pioneers (Pierz, MN) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Pequot Lakes Patriots (Pequot Lakes, MN), 65-63 in a league match.

With the victory, Pierz advances its record to 9-11 on the year. The Pioneers travel to Albany (Albany, MN) to meet the Huskies in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 11. The Huskies enter the match with a record of 18-0.

The Patriots now own a 16-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Foley for a non-league match on Tuesday, February 11. Pequot Lakes will meet a Falcons squad coming off a 72-67 league loss to St. Cloud Cathedral (St. Cloud, MN). The Falcons record now stands at 6-12.