Alden-Conger Knights (Alden, MN) fans went home pleased Monday as they observed their basketball team knock off the host Lyle/Pacelli Athletics (Lyle, MN), 74-56 in a non-league challenge.

The Knights (1-6) will now prepare for their challenge against Loyola/Kato/Mankato Christian Academy (Mankato, MN). The come into the A Section 2 challenge with a 1-4 record. In their last challenge, Loyola/Kato/Mankato Christian Academy dropped by St. Mary's (Sleepy Eye, MN), 62-55, in a league challenge.

In their next game, the Athletics encounter the Grand Meadow Superlarks (Grand Meadow, MN) in a A Section 1 challenge, on Tuesday, December 17. Lyle/Pacelli will attempt to improve on its 0-4 season record.