In Friday's non-league match, the host Powers Lake/Burke Central basketball team scored a decisive 64-34 triumph over the Mandaree Warriors.

In their next game, the face the Ray Ray Jays (Ray, ND) in a B District 7 match, on Friday, January 5. Powers Lake/Burke Central will attempt to move on its 4-4 season record. The Ray Jays enter the match with a 3-3 record after their 72-64 league win over Tioga (Tioga, ND).

With the defeat, Mandaree moves to 0-6 on the year. The Warriors travel to Garrison (Garrison, ND) to face the Troopers in a B District 6 match on Friday, January 5. The Troopers enter the match with a record of 5-2. Garrison won 81-58 in their recent non-league match against Grant County co-op [Carson/Elgin-New Leipzig/Mott-Regent] (Elgin, ND)