The Garretson Blue Dragons basketball squad (Garretson, SD), was crushed 70-41 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots (Hills, MN)

With the victory, Hills-Beaver Creek advances its record to 6-0 on the year. The Patriots host Viborg/Hurley (Viborg, SD) to meet the Cougars in a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 7. The Cougars enter the battle with a record of 6-1. Viborg/Hurley won 60-28 in their recent non-league battle against Elk Point-Jefferson (Elk Point, SD)

The Blue Dragons now own a 3-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host St. Mary for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 7. Garretson will meet a Cardinals squad coming off a 56-48 non-league win over DeSmet (DeSmet, SD). The Cardinals record now stands at 5-0.