The Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Knights topped the host Maple River Eagles basketball team by a final score of 55-47 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Knights face the Fairmont Cardinals (Fairmont, MN) in a non-league game, on Wednesday, December 27. Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial will attempt to move on its 5-1 season record. The Cardinals enter the game with a 2-3 record after their 55-54 league loss to Pipestone (Pipestone, MN).

With the defeat, Maple River moves to 4-8 on the year. The Eagles travel to Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier (Edgeley, ND) to face the Rangers in a non-league game on Friday, December 22. The Rangers enter the game with a record of 3-0. Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier won 80-72 in their recent non-league game against Midway/Minto (Inkster, ND)