In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Elk River Elks basketball team scored a decisive 66-42 triumph over the Osseo Orioles.

In their next game, the Elks meet the Park Center Pirates (Brooklyn Park, MN) in a non-league match, on Thursday, January 18. Elk River will attempt to move on its 8-5 season record. The Pirates enter the challenge with a 7-9 record after their 76-72 non-league loss to Coon Rapids (Coon Rapids, MN).

Next up, the Orioles confront the Maple Grove Crimson (Maple Grove, MN) in a AAAA Section 5 challenge, on Friday, January 19. Osseo will attempt to improve on its 8-7 season record. The Crimson come into the challenge with a 11-2 record after their 64-30 non-league win over Totino-Grace (Fridley, MN).