In Thursday's league test, the Blue Earth Buccaneers (Blue Earth, MN) basketball squad got by the visiting Maple River Eagles (Mapleton, MN), by a score of 49-42.

Next, the Buccaneers clash with the Luverne Cardinals (Luverne, MN) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 12. Blue Earth will attempt to improve on its 3-1 season record. The Cardinals come into the test with a 2-0 record after their 75-61 league win over Jackson County Central (Jackson, MN).

The Eagles (0-2) will now prepare for their battle against Lisbon (Lisbon, ND). The Broncos enter the non-league battle with a 0-0 record.