Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Maple River Eagles (Mapleton, MN) and the host Blooming Prairie Awesome Blossoms (Blooming Prairie, MN), saw Maple River's basketball squad overcome Blooming Prairie by a tally of 67-49.

With the victory, Maple River improves its record to 14-9 on the campaign. The Eagles host Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier (Edgeley, ND) to confront the Rangers in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 8. The Rangers come into the challenge with a record of 8-1. Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier lost 53-49 in their recent non-league challenge against Kenmare/Bowbells (Kenmare, ND)

Next up, the Awesome Blossoms confront the Triton Cobras (Dodge Center, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Blooming Prairie will attempt to improve on its 8-3 season record. The Cobras come into the challenge with a 6-5 record after their 61-36 non-league loss to Waterville-Elysian-Morristown (Waterville, MN).