Minnewaska Area Lakers (Glenwood, MN) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Paynesville Bulldogs (Paynesville, MN), 94-65 in a league match.

With the victory, Minnewaska Area advances its record to 2-1 on the year. The Lakers host Montevideo (Montevideo, MN) to meet the Thunderhawks in a AA Section 3 contest on Tuesday, December 16. The Thunderhawks come into the contest with a record of 1-2. Montevideo lost 68-66 in their recent league contest against Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta (Morris, MN)

In their next game, the Bulldogs battle the Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City Falcons (Grove City, MN) in a non-league contest, on Tuesday, December 16. Paynesville will attempt to better on its 1-3 season record. The Falcons come into the contest with a 3-2 record after their 94-74 non-league win over Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons (Alden, MN).