The Irondale Knights nipped the visiting Apple Valley Eagles basketball squad by a final score of 52-47 in Monday's non-league outing.

Next, the Knights clash with the Woodbury Royals (Woodbury, MN) in a non-league outing, on Wednesday, December 17. Irondale will attempt to move on its 1-4 season record. The Royals go into the bout with a 3-2 record after their 54-40 league win over White Bear Lake (White Bear Lake, MN).

With the loss, Apple Valley falls to 1-6 on the campaign. The Eagles host Minneapolis Southwest (Minneapolis, MN) to play the Lakers in a non-league bout on Friday, December 19. The Lakers go into the bout with a record of 2-2. Minneapolis Southwest won 70-42 in their recent league test against Roosevelt (Minneapolis, MN)