In Saturday's non-league match, the host Mankato West Scarlets basketball team scored a good 80-63 triumph over the Hermantown Hawks.

In their next game, the Scarlets confront the Marshall Tigers (Marshall, MN) in a AAA Section 2 challenge, on Tuesday, December 12. Mankato West will attempt to improve on its 3-1 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 3-0 record after their 89-79 league win over Worthington (Worthington, MN).

Next up, the Hawks confront the Princeton Tigers (Princeton, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 12. Hermantown will attempt to improve on its 0-4 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 0-3 record after their 101-65 non-league loss to Rocori (Cold Spring, MN).