In Thursday's league match, the host Shakopee Sabers basketball team scored a tight 71-66 triumph over the Chanhassen Storm.

In their next game, the Sabers meet the Rosemount Irish (Rosemount, MN) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 12. Shakopee will attempt to move on its 9-2 season record. The Irish enter the match with a 5-6 record after their 64-51 non-league loss to Lakeville North (Lakeville, MN).

With the defeat, Chanhassen moves to 4-6 on the year. The Storm travel to Orono (Long Lake, MN) to meet the Spartans in a AAA Section 6 match on Tuesday, January 16. The Spartans enter the match with a record of 7-3. Orono won 79-55 in their recent league match against Mound-Westonka (Mound, MN)