In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Shanley Deacons basketball team scored a good 56-40 triumph over the Moorhead Spuds.

In their next game, the Deacons meet the Grand Forks Central Knights (Grand Forks, ND) in a AA East match, on Tuesday, January 23. Shanley will attempt to move on its 4-9 season record. The Knights enter the match with a 2-9 record after their 63-41 league loss to Sheyenne (West Fargo, ND).

With the defeat, Moorhead moves to 3-11 on the year. The Spuds travel to Rogers (Rogers, MN) to meet the Royals in a AAAA Section 8 match on Saturday, January 20. The Royals enter the match with a record of 3-11. Rogers won 80-78 in their recent non-league match against Coon Rapids (Coon Rapids, MN)