In Friday's league match, the host Forest Lake Rangers basketball team scored a tight 76-74 triumph over the Coon Rapids Cardinals.

In their next game, the Rangers meet the Cherry Tigers (Iron, MN) in a non-league match, on Thursday, December 28. Forest Lake will attempt to move on its 3-2 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 7-0 record after their 92-56 non-league win over Moose Lake/Willow River (Moose Lake, MN).

With the defeat, Coon Rapids moves to 4-3 on the year. The Cardinals travel to Chisago Lakes Area (Lindstrom, MN) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league match on Thursday, December 28. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 5-2. Chisago Lakes Area lost 92-80 in their recent non-league match against Mounds View (Arden Hills, MN)