In Thursday's non-league match, the host Blaine Bengals basketball team scored a tight 66-64 triumph over the Rosemount Irish.

In their next game, the Bengals face the Anoka Tornadoes (Anoka, MN) in a AAAA Section 7 match, on Monday, December 11. Blaine will attempt to move on its 4-1 season record. The Tornadoes enter the match with a 3-2 record after their 90-52 non-league win over Coon Rapids (Coon Rapids, MN).

With the defeat, Rosemount moves to 3-2 on the year. The Irish host Farmington (Farmington, MN) to face the Tigers in a non-league match on Wednesday, December 13. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 1-3. Farmington lost 78-71 in their recent league match against Century (Rochester, MN)