The Maple River Eagles basketball team (Mapleton, MN), was overwhelmed 66-43 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] Cougars (Turtle Lake, ND)

The Cougars now possess a 31-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Our Redeemer's Christian for a non-league battle on Saturday, March 2. Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] will confront a Knights team coming off a 42-41 non-league win over Kenmare/Bowbells (Kenmare, ND). The Knights record now stands at 17-7.

The Eagles (40-16) will now prepare for their battle against Kenmare/Bowbells (Kenmare, ND). The come into the non-league battle with a 20-9 record. In their last battle, Kenmare/Bowbells was overwhelmed by Our Redeemer's Christian (Minot, ND), 42-41, in a non-league battle.