Benson (Benson, MN) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Maple Lake Irish (Maple Lake, MN), 74-48 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Benson upgrades its record to 3-3 on the season. The host B O L D (Olivia, MN) to play the Warriors in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 19. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 5-5. B O L D won 66-60 in their recent non-league bout against Montevideo (Montevideo, MN)

Next up, the Irish play the Paynesville Bulldogs (Paynesville, MN) in a AA Section 3 bout, on Thursday, January 19. Maple Lake will attempt to upgrade on its 0-9 season record. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a 7-5 record after their 77-36 non-league win over Yellow Medicine East (Granite Falls, MN).