In Thursday's league match, the visiting Royalton Royals basketball team scored a tight 59-55 triumph over the Eden Valley-Watkins Eagles.

In their next game, the Royals meet the Foley Falcons (Foley, MN) in a AA Section 6 match, on Monday, January 23. Royalton will attempt to better on its 6-6 season record. The Falcons enter the match with a 7-6 record after their 63-44 non-league win over St. Francis (St. Francis, MN).

With the defeat, Eden Valley-Watkins moves to 8-7 on the year. The Eagles host Annandale (Annandale, MN) to meet the Cardinals in a non-league match on Friday, January 20. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 5-5. Annandale won 53-45 in their recent league match against Rockford (Rockford, MN)