The Austin Packers basketball team (Austin, MN), was routed 87-48 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Shakopee Sabers (Shakopee, MN)

The Sabers now sport a 5-0 record. They play next when they travel to Lakeville North for a non-league battle on Friday, December 28. Shakopee will meet a Panthers team coming off a 70-42 league win over Lakeville South (Lakeville, MN). The Panthers record now stands at 4-2.

The Packers (2-2) will now prepare for their battle against Lakeville South (Lakeville, MN). The Cougars come into the non-league battle with a 0-6 record. In their last battle, Lakeville South was routed by Lakeville North (Lakeville, MN), 70-42, in a league battle.