In Tuesday's non-league test, the Blaine Bengals (Blaine, MN) basketball squad trounced the visiting Osseo Orioles (Osseo, MN), by a score of 81-57.

Next, the Bengals clash with the Park Center Pirates (Brooklyn Park, MN) in a non-league test, on Thursday, January 9. Blaine will attempt to improve on its 4-5 season record. The Pirates come into the test with a 4-7 record after their 80-55 non-league win over Robbinsdale Armstrong (Plymouth, MN).

The Orioles (4-6) will now prepare for their test against Centennial (Circle Pines, MN). The Cougars come into the non-league test with a 6-5 record. In their last test, Centennial was routed by Maple Grove (Maple Grove, MN), 68-47, in a non-league test.