The Pillager Huskies topped the host Staples-Motley Cardinals basketball team by a final score of 51-42 in Monday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Huskies face the New York Mills Eagles (New York Mills, MN) in a A Section 6 game, on Tuesday, February 7. Pillager will attempt to move on its 9-9 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 1-16 record after their 60-47 non-league loss to Menahga (Menahga, MN).

With the defeat, Staples-Motley moves to 6-8 on the year. The Cardinals travel to Aitkin (Aitkin, MN) to face the Gobblers in a AA Section 7 game on Thursday, February 9. The Gobblers enter the game with a record of 6-12. Aitkin lost 63-21 in their recent league game against Pequot Lakes (Pequot Lakes, MN)