In Thursday's league match, the visiting North Polars basketball team scored a decisive 72-32 triumph over the Simley Spartans.

In their next game, the Polars face the White Bear Lake Bears (White Bear Lake, MN) in a non-league match, on Friday, February 2. North will attempt to move on its 7-10 season record. The Bears enter the match with a 3-15 record after their 59-46 league win over Woodbury (Woodbury, MN).

With the defeat, Simley moves to 4-15 on the year. The Spartans travel to South St. Paul (South St. Paul, MN) to face the Packers in a AAA Section 3 match on Tuesday, February 6. The Packers enter the match with a record of 7-11. South St. Paul won 89-59 in their recent league match against Two Rivers (Mendota Heights, MN)