The Devils Lake Firebirds topped the host Grand Forks Central Knights basketball team by a final score of 72-61 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Firebirds face the Minot Magicians (Minot, ND) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 14. Devils Lake will attempt to move on its 3-5 season record. The Magicians enter the game with a 3-4 record after their 65-49 non-league loss to Red River (Grand Forks, ND).

With the defeat, Grand Forks Central moves to 1-4 on the year. The Knights host Fargo North (Fargo, ND) to face the Spartans in a A East game on Friday, January 6. The Spartans enter the game with a record of 1-3. Fargo North lost 70-44 in their recent league game against Fargo Davies (Fargo, ND)