The Shakopee Sabers basketball squad (Shakopee, MN), was nudged 50-48 in Thursday's league battle with the host Chaska Hawks (Chaska, MN)

With the victory, Chaska advances its record to 2-4 on the year. The Hawks travel to East Ridge (Woodbury, MN) to meet the Raptors in a non-league battle on Monday, December 15. The Raptors come into the challenge with a record of 4-1. East Ridge won 85-51 in their recent non-league challenge against Mounds View (Arden Hills, MN)

In their next game, the Sabers battle the Prior Lake Lakers (Prior Lake, MN) in a AAAA Section 2 challenge, on Tuesday, December 16. Shakopee will attempt to better on its 1-6 season record. The Lakers come into the challenge with a 4-6 record after their 44-43 non-league win over Lakeville North (Lakeville, MN).