Shakopee Sabers (Shakopee, MN) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Eastview Lightning (Apple Valley, MN), 68-49 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Shakopee upgrades its record to 5-2 on the season. The Sabers host Eagan (Eagan, MN) to clash with the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 4. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 3-3.

Next up, the Lightning clash with the Wayzata Trojans (Plymouth, MN) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 28. Eastview will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record. The Trojans go into the bout with a 7-0 record after their 89-38 non-league win over Burnsville (Burnsville, MN).