The top-seeded Esko boys basketball team tipped off round one of the Section 7AA tournament Tuesday with a big 78-35 win over 16th seeded International Falls.

Esko improves to 20-7 overall and advances to the quarterfinals. They will take on No. 8 Pillager Saturday, March 8 at 11 a.m. at Hermantown High School. For the full bracket, click here.

International Falls ends their season 2-24.