The Albert Lea Tigers basketball squad (Albert Lea, MN), was crushed 83-28 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Caledonia Warriors (Caledonia, MN)

With the victory, Caledonia advances its record to 15-2 on the year. The Warriors host Lewiston-Altura (Lewiston, MN) to meet the Cardinals in a AA Section 1 battle on Thursday, January 16. The Cardinals enter the battle with a record of 7-12. Lewiston-Altura lost 61-38 in their recent league battle against Pine Island (Pine Island, MN)

The Tigers now own a 2-13 record. They put it on the line next when they host Faribault for a AAA Section 1 battle on Tuesday, January 14. Albert Lea will meet a Falcons squad coming off a 52-40 non-league loss to John Marshall (Rochester, MN). The Falcons record now stands at 6-12.