In Thursday's league match, the visiting Osakis Silverstreaks basketball team scored a good 70-57 triumph over the Melrose Dutchmen.

In their next game, the Silverstreaks meet the Albany Huskies (Albany, MN) in a AA Section 6 match, on Tuesday, January 9. Osakis will attempt to move on its 7-2 season record. The Huskies enter the match with a 7-2 record after their 54-40 non-league win over Pequot Lakes (Pequot Lakes, MN).

With the defeat, Melrose moves to 6-3 on the year. The Dutchmen host Montevideo (Montevideo, MN) to meet the Thunderhawks in a non-league match on Friday, January 5. The Thunderhawks enter the match with a record of 7-3. Montevideo won 70-57 in their recent league match against Pipestone (Pipestone, MN)