In Friday's non-league match, the host Hill-Murray Pioneers basketball team scored a good 70-51 triumph over the Simley Spartans.

In their next game, the Pioneers face the South St. Paul Packers (South St. Paul, MN) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 23. Hill-Murray will attempt to move on its 7-6 season record.

With the defeat, Simley moves to 3-12 on the year. The Spartans host Mahtomedi (Mahtomedi, MN) to face the Zephyrs in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 23. The Zephyrs enter the match with a record of 5-10. Mahtomedi won 89-57 in their recent non-league match against Two Rivers (Mendota Heights, MN)