The Faribault Falcons basketball team (Faribault, MN), was overwhelmed 79-37 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Mankato East Cougars (Mankato, MN)

The Cougars now possess a 13-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host John Marshall for a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 14. Mankato East will confront a Rockets team coming off a 83-73 non-league win over Mankato West (Mankato, MN). The Rockets record now stands at 7-12.

The Falcons (1-18) will now prepare for their battle against Red Wing (Red Wing, MN). The Wingers come into the AAA Section 1 battle with a 4-17 record. In their last battle, Red Wing was overwhelmed by Mayo (Rochester, MN), 70-55, in a non-league battle.