In Friday's non-league match, the host Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Lakers basketball team scored a tight 68-63 triumph over the Watertown-Mayer Royals.

In their next game, the Lakers meet the New London-Spicer Wildcats (New London, MN) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, February 13. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted will attempt to move on its 16-5 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 10-11 record after their 72-57 non-league loss to Annandale (Annandale, MN).

With the defeat, Watertown-Mayer moves to 10-12 on the year. The Royals host Dassel-Cokato (Cokato, MN) to meet the Chargers in a AA Section 5 match on Tuesday, February 13. The Chargers enter the match with a record of 12-10. Dassel-Cokato won 67-66 in their recent league match against Rockford (Rockford, MN)