Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Knights (Tyler, MN) and the visiting Adrian/Ellsworth Dragons (Adrian, MN), saw Russell-Tyler-Ruthton's basketball squad hold off Adrian/Ellsworth by a tally of 71-69.

With the victory, Russell-Tyler-Ruthton improves its record to 13-10 on the campaign. The Knights travel to Pipestone (Pipestone, MN) to confront the Arrows in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 10. The Arrows come into the challenge with a record of 2-18. Pipestone lost 80-39 in their recent non-league challenge against Marshall (Marshall, MN)

Next up, the Dragons confront the Red Rock Central Falcons (Lamberton, MN) in a A Section 3 challenge, on Thursday, February 15. Adrian/Ellsworth will attempt to improve on its 13-11 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 3-22 record after their 76-57 league win over Renville County West (Renville, MN).