Johnson Governors (St. Paul, MN) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they observed their basketball team run past the visiting Harding Knights (St. Paul, MN), 79-60 in a non-league game.

In their next game, the Governors face the Esko Eskomos (Esko, MN) in a non-league game, on Friday, February 10. Johnson will attempt to move on its 12-7 season record. The Eskomos enter the game with a 14-3 record after their 66-63 league loss to Pequot Lakes (Pequot Lakes, MN).

With the defeat, Harding moves to 9-9 on the year. The Knights travel to Highland Park (St. Paul, MN) to face the Scots in a AAA Section 3 game on Wednesday, February 15. The Scots enter the game with a record of 11-6. Highland Park won 69-61 in their recent league game against Simley (Inver Grove Heights, MN)