The Redwood Valley Cardinals routed the visiting St. James Saints basketball team by a final score of 85-64 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Cardinals face the Pipestone Arrows (Pipestone, MN) in a AA Section 3 game, on Friday, January 13. Redwood Valley will attempt to move on its 7-5 season record. The Arrows enter the game with a 7-3 record after their 97-84 league win over Windom (Windom, MN).

With the defeat, St. James moves to 4-5 on the year. The Saints host Luverne (Luverne, MN) to face the Cardinals in a AA Section 3 game on Friday, January 13. The Cardinals enter the game with a record of 3-5. Luverne lost 65-54 in their recent non-league game against Worthington (Worthington, MN)