In Wednesday's non-league match, the visiting Hancock Owls basketball team scored a decisive 71-45 triumph over the Martin County West Mavericks.

In their next game, the Owls meet the Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Knights (Tyler, MN) in a non-league match, on Thursday, December 28. Hancock will attempt to better on its 4-3 season record. The Knights enter the match with a 4-3 record after their 78-31 league win over Edgerton (Edgerton, MN).

With the defeat, Martin County West moves to 1-9 on the year. The Mavericks travel to Edgerton (Edgerton, MN) to meet the Flying Dutchmen in a non-league match on Thursday, December 28. The Flying Dutchmen enter the match with a record of 1-7. Edgerton lost 78-31 in their recent league match against Russell-Tyler-Ruthton (Tyler, MN)