Pine River-Backus at Browerville
6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 9

With Pine River-Backus (6-1) and Browerville (6-1) sitting atop their respective subsection standings, Saturday's matchup might be a preview of the Class 1A, Section 5 championship game.

Conditioning could be a factor as the game will be the third of the week for both teams, as well as the second of back-to-back contests with each hitting the hardwood on Friday.

Pine River-Backus should have its hands full with Browerville junior Bryce Irsfeld, who is one of the state's top scorers at 27 ppg.