Pequot Lakes Patriots (Pequot Lakes, MN) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Detroit Lakes Lakers (Detroit Lakes, MN), 49-30 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Pequot Lakes upgrades its record to 10-1 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Foley (Foley, MN) to play the Falcons in a non-league bout on Friday, January 12. The Falcons come into the bout with a record of 5-6. Foley won 52-36 in their recent non-league bout against Little Falls (Little Falls, MN)

Next up, the Lakers play the Alexandria Cardinals (Alexandria, MN) in a AAA Section 8 bout, on Thursday, January 11. Detroit Lakes will attempt to upgrade on its 6-6 season record. The Cardinals come into the bout with a 11-2 record after their 80-25 league win over Rocori (Cold Spring, MN).