In Thursday's non-league match, the host Redwood Valley Cardinals basketball team scored a decisive 71-26 triumph over the Springfield Tigers.

In their next game, the Cardinals meet the Jackson County Central Huskies (Jackson, MN) in a AA Section 3 match, on Friday, January 5. Redwood Valley will attempt to move on its 7-3 season record. The Huskies enter the match with a 7-4 record after their 81-70 league loss to Fairmont (Fairmont, MN).

With the defeat, Springfield moves to 5-6 on the year. The Tigers travel to New Ulm Cathedral (New Ulm, MN) to meet the Greyhounds in a A Section 2 match on Friday, January 5. The Greyhounds enter the match with a record of 5-6. New Ulm Cathedral lost 72-20 in their recent league match against Sleepy Eye (Sleepy Eye, MN)