The Staples-Motley Cardinals topped the visiting Verndale Pirates basketball team by a final score of 71-60 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Cardinals face the West Central Area Knights (Barrett, MN) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, December 6. Staples-Motley will attempt to move on its 1-2 season record. The Knights enter the game with a 1-1 record after their 72-67 non-league win over Park Rapids (Park Rapids, MN).

With the defeat, Verndale moves to 0-1 on the year. The Pirates travel to Wadena-Deer Creek (Wadena, MN) to face the Wolverines in a non-league game on Thursday, December 8. The Wolverines enter the game with a record of 1-1. Wadena-Deer Creek lost 74-47 in their recent non-league game against West Central Area (Barrett, MN)