The crowd at Friday's non-league challenge between the St. Croix Prep Lions (Stillwater, MN) and the host New Life Academy Eagles (Woodbury, MN), observed St. Croix Prep's basketball team overwhelm New Life Academy by a score of 59-36.

The Lions (7-6) will now prepare for their challenge against Concordia Academy/Hand in Hand Christian Montessori (Roseville, MN). The come into the AA Section 4 challenge with a 4-6 record. In their last challenge, Concordia Academy/Hand in Hand Christian Montessori trounced Carlton/Wrenshall (Carlton, MN), 63-27, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Eagles encounter the St. Agnes Aggies (St. Paul, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 14. New Life Academy will attempt to improve on its 7-5 season record. The Aggies come into the challenge with a 5-5 record after their 61-59 non-league loss to West Lutheran (Plymouth, MN).