Prior Lake Lakers (Prior Lake, MN) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Eastview Lightning (Apple Valley, MN), 73-68 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Prior Lake upgrades its record to 8-9 on the season. The Lakers host Waconia (Waconia, MN) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Saturday, February 3. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 13-4. Waconia lost 91-83 in their recent league bout against Chanhassen (Chanhassen, MN)

Next up, the Lightning play the Farmington Tigers (Farmington, MN) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 6. Eastview will attempt to upgrade on its 3-13 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 13-5 record after their 72-70 league loss to Lakeville South (Lakeville, MN).