Rogers Royals (Rogers, MN) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Blaine Bengals (Blaine, MN), 50-49 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Rogers upgrades its record to 2-9 on the season. The Royals host Centennial (Circle Pines, MN) to clash with the Cougars in a non-league bout on Friday, January 12. The Cougars go into the bout with a record of 5-7. Centennial won 69-67 in their recent non-league bout against Park Center (Brooklyn Park, MN)

Next up, the Bengals clash with the Spring Lake Park Panthers (Spring Lake Park, MN) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 12. Blaine will attempt to upgrade on its 9-5 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 6-5 record after their 60-46 non-league win over Robbinsdale Armstrong (Plymouth, MN).