The Rogers Royals tipped the visiting Coon Rapids Cardinals basketball team by a final score of 80-78 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Royals face the Moorhead Spuds (Moorhead, MN) in a AAAA Section 8 game, on Saturday, January 20. Rogers will attempt to move on its 3-11 season record. The Spuds enter the game with a 3-11 record after their 56-40 non-league loss to Shanley (Fargo, ND).

With the defeat, Coon Rapids moves to 7-8 on the year. The Cardinals host Spring Lake Park (Spring Lake Park, MN) to face the Panthers in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 23. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 6-9. Spring Lake Park lost 59-56 in their recent league game against Champlin Park (Champlin, MN)