In Friday's non-league match, the host White Bear Lake Bears basketball team scored a tight 70-68 triumph over the Duluth East Greyhounds.

In their next game, the Bears meet the Roseville Raiders (Roseville, MN) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 6. White Bear Lake will attempt to better on its 3-3 season record. The Raiders enter the match with a 6-2 record after their 65-61 non-league loss to South St. Paul (South St. Paul, MN).

With the defeat, Duluth East moves to 4-1 on the year. The Greyhounds travel to Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids, MN) to meet the Thunderhawks in a non-league match on Thursday, January 5. The Thunderhawks enter the match with a record of 0-6. Grand Rapids lost 68-56 in their recent league match against Denfeld (Duluth, MN)