Benson (Benson, MN) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Maple Lake Irish (Maple Lake, MN), 75-58 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Benson upgrades its record to 2-2 on the season. The travel to Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City (Grove City, MN) to play the Falcons in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 19. The Falcons go into the bout with a record of 3-2. Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City lost 62-43 in their recent non-league bout against Eden Valley-Watkins (Eden Valley, MN)

Next up, the Irish play the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Thunder (Long Prairie, MN) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 21. Maple Lake will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record.