The Minnewaska Area Lakers were victorious over the host West Central Area Knights basketball squad by a count of 61-50 in Friday's non-league battle.

With the victory, Minnewaska Area advances its record to 23-3 on the year. The Lakers travel to Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta (Morris, MN) to meet the Tigers in a AA Section 3 battle on Tuesday, February 18. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 8-16. Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta lost 73-43 in their recent non-league battle against Sauk Centre (Sauk Centre, MN)

The Knights now own a 18-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Montevideo for a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 18. West Central Area will meet a Thunderhawks squad coming off a 55-40 non-league win over Lac qui Parle Valley (Madison, MN). The Thunderhawks record now stands at 12-16.