In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Maple Grove Crimson basketball team scored a decisive 65-40 triumph over the Elk River Elks.

In their next game, the Crimson meet the Totino-Grace Eagles (Fridley, MN) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 16. Maple Grove will attempt to better on its 7-5 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 9-3 record after their 87-60 non-league win over Anoka (Anoka, MN).

With the defeat, Elk River moves to 3-8 on the year. The Elks travel to Osseo (Osseo, MN) to meet the Orioles in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 16. The Orioles enter the match with a record of 11-3. Osseo won 57-56 in their recent non-league match against Minneapolis Southwest (Minneapolis, MN)