Minnesota High School Basketball - Aitkin can't hold off Staples-Motley
December 17, 2024: Aitkin, MN 56431
Staples-Motley Cardinals (Staples, MN) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Aitkin Gobblers (Aitkin, MN), 66-65 in a league match.
With the victory, Staples-Motley upgrades its record to 4-1 on the year. The Cardinals host Perham (Perham, MN) to face the Yellowjackets in a non-league match on Friday, December 20. The Yellowjackets enter the match with a record of 2-1. Perham won 65-51 in their recent league match against Park Rapids (Park Rapids, MN)
The Gobblers now sport a 1-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Royalton for a non-league match on Friday, December 20. Aitkin will face a Royals squad coming off a 56-49 non-league win over Eden Valley-Watkins (Eden Valley, MN). The Royals record now stands at 4-1.