The Faribault Falcons basketball team (Faribault, MN), dropped 45-35 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Simley Spartans (Inver Grove Heights, MN)

The Spartans now sport a 4-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host North for a non-league battle on Friday, January 5. Simley will battle a Polars team coming off a 49-46 non-league win over New Richmond (New Richmond, WI). The Polars record now stands at 3-8.

The Falcons (2-8) will now prepare for their battle against Winona (Winona, MN). The Winhawks come into the AAA Section 1 battle with a 8-1 record.