In Thursday's non-league match, the host Eden Valley-Watkins Eagles basketball team scored a decisive 58-35 triumph over the Royalton Royals.

In their next game, the Eagles meet the Litchfield Dragons (Litchfield, MN) in a AA Section 3 match, on Tuesday, January 9. Eden Valley-Watkins will attempt to better on its 8-1 season record.

Next up, the Royals play the Maple Lake Irish (Maple Lake, MN) in a A Section 5 challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Royalton will attempt to improve on its 4-6 season record. The Irish come into the challenge with a 0-7 record after their 87-53 league loss to Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City (Grove City, MN).