The Austin Packers basketball team (Austin, MN), was toppled 72-62 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting John Marshall Rockets (Rochester, MN)

The Rockets now possess a 4-0 record. They put it on the line next when they host Century for a AAAA Section 1 battle on Tuesday, December 12. John Marshall will confront a Panthers team coming off a 78-71 league win over Farmington (Farmington, MN). The Panthers record now stands at 3-2.

The Packers (1-3) will now prepare for their battle against Stewartville (Stewartville, MN). The Tigers come into the AAA Section 1 battle with a 4-2 record. In their last battle, Stewartville beat Cannon Falls (Cannon Falls, MN), 73-36, in a non-league battle.