The Grand Forks Central Knights topped the host Shanley Deacons basketball team by a final score of 61-48 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Knights face the Devils Lake Firebirds (Devils Lake, ND) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 26. Grand Forks Central will attempt to move on its 8-4 season record. The Firebirds enter the game with a 13-2 record after their 77-31 league win over Carrington (Carrington, ND).

With the defeat, Shanley moves to 1-12 on the year. The Deacons travel to Fargo North (Fargo, ND) to face the Spartans in a AA East game on Friday, January 26. The Spartans enter the game with a record of 7-5. Fargo North lost 83-72 in their recent league game against Sheyenne (West Fargo, ND)