In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Fillmore Central Falcons basketball team scored a tight 48-45 triumph over the Lewiston-Altura Cardinals.

In their next game, the Falcons meet the St. Charles Fighting Saints (St. Charles, MN) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 12. Fillmore Central will attempt to better on its 7-8 season record. The Fighting Saints enter the match with a 0-12 record after their 73-24 non-league loss to Cotter (Winona, MN).

With the defeat, Lewiston-Altura moves to 3-11 on the year. The Cardinals host Cannon Falls (Cannon Falls, MN) to meet the Bombers in a AA Section 1 match on Friday, January 12. The Bombers enter the match with a record of 0-13. Cannon Falls lost 82-48 in their recent league match against Lake City (Lake City, MN)