The Maple Lake Irish basketball squad (Maple Lake, MN), was outscored 42-26 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Thunder (Long Prairie, MN)

With the victory, Long Prairie-Grey Eagle advances its record to 1-3 on the year. The Thunder host Upsala (Upsala, MN) to meet the Cardinals in a A Section 5 battle on Thursday, December 18. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 2-10. Upsala lost 72-39 in their recent non-league challenge against Royalton (Royalton, MN)

In their next game, the Irish encounter the Paynesville Bulldogs (Paynesville, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 18. Maple Lake will attempt to improve on its 1-3 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 1-5 record after their 74-36 league loss to Minnewaska Area (Glenwood, MN).