The Staples-Motley Cardinals topped the host Aitkin Gobblers basketball team by a final score of 65-46 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Cardinals face the Pierz Pioneers (Pierz, MN) in a AA Section 7 game, on Monday, March 4. Staples-Motley will attempt to move on its 14-12 season record. The Pioneers enter the game with a 9-18 record after their 100-80 non-league loss to St. Cloud Cathedral (St. Cloud, MN).

With the defeat, Aitkin moves to 3-24 on the year.