The Stillwater Ponies basketball squad (Stillwater, MN), was outscored 56-39 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Shakopee Sabers (Shakopee, MN)

With the victory, Shakopee advances its record to 2-7 on the year. The Sabers host Lakeville North (Lakeville, MN) to meet the Panthers in a non-league battle on Friday, January 3. The Panthers enter the battle with a record of 4-6. Lakeville North won 48-44 in their recent non-league battle against Anoka (Anoka, MN)

The Ponies now own a 7-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Burnsville for a non-league battle on Saturday, January 4. Stillwater will meet a Blaze squad coming off a 68-23 league loss to Eastview (Apple Valley, MN). The Blaze record now stands at 0-11.