The Byron Bears topped the host Kasson-Mantorville Komets basketball team by a final score of 66-55 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Bears face the DeLaSalle Islanders (Minneapolis, MN) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 14. Byron will attempt to move on its 8-5 season record. The Islanders enter the game with a 7-4 record after their 67-63 league win over Visitation (Mendota Heights, MN).

With the defeat, Kasson-Mantorville moves to 7-5 on the year. The Komets host Worthington (Worthington, MN) to face the Trojans in a non-league game on Saturday, January 14. The Trojans enter the game with a record of 2-7. Worthington lost 76-59 in their recent league game against New Ulm (New Ulm, MN)