Pine River-Backus has been on the road for three straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will be home for the holidays to greet the Pequot Lakes Patriots at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Friday, Pine River-Backus slipped by Kelliher/Northome 74-73. The victory was just what Pine River-Backus needed coming off of a 83-41 loss in their prior match.
Meanwhile, Pequot Lakes scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They walked away with a 73-61 victory over Park Rapids. That looming 73-61 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Pequot Lakes yet this season.
Pine River-Backus' victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Pequot Lakes, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-1.
Pine River-Backus might still be hurting after the 70-45 loss they got from Pequot Lakes in their previous meeting back in December of 2022. Will Pine River-Backus have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
