The Rogers Royals defeated the host Sartell-St. Stephen Sabres basketball squad by a final score of 73-56 in Friday's league outing.

Next, the Royals clash with the Elk River Elks (Elk River, MN) in a AAAA Section 8 outing, on Tuesday, December 17. Rogers will attempt to upgrade on its 2-3 season record. The Elks come into the outing with a 0-3 record after their 83-58 league loss to St. Michael-Albertville (Albertville, MN).

The Sabres (3-1) will now prepare for their outing against Fergus Falls (Fergus Falls, MN). The Otters come into the non-league outing with a 4-1 record. In their last outing, Fergus Falls overcame Sheyenne (West Fargo, ND), 72-65, in a non-league outing.