Minnesota High School Basketball - St. Francis nudges Irondale
January 27, 2011: New Brighton, MN 55112 St. Francis Fighting Saints (St. Francis, MN) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the host Irondale Knights (New Brighton, MN), 43-42 in a league bout.
With the win, St. Francis upgrades its record to 5-13 on the season. The Fighting Saints host Coon Rapids (Coon Rapids, MN) to encounter the Cardinals in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 29. The Cardinals go into the bout with a record of 4-11. Coon Rapids lost 66-43 in their recent league bout against Osseo (Osseo, MN)
Next up, the Knights encounter the Mankato East Cougars (Mankato, MN) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 29. Irondale will attempt to upgrade on its 5-11 season record. The Cougars go into the bout with a 8-8 record after their 48-34 league win over Mayo (Rochester, MN).