In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Waseca Bluejays basketball team scored a tight 78-71 triumph over the St. James Saints.

In their next game, the Bluejays meet the Blue Earth Buccaneers (Blue Earth, MN) in a AA Section 2 match, on Friday, January 7. Waseca will attempt to move on its 7-4 season record. The Buccaneers enter the match with a 4-3 record after their 63-61 league loss to Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial (Lake Crystal, MN).

With the defeat, St. James moves to 4-5 on the year. The Saints host New Ulm (New Ulm, MN) to meet the Eagles in a non-league match on Friday, January 7. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 5-2. New Ulm lost 76-73 in their recent non-league match against Kasson-Mantorville (Kasson, MN)