In Saturday's non-league match, the host Maple River Eagles basketball team scored a tight 62-58 triumph over the Byron Bears.
In their next game, the Eagles confront the Fairmont Cardinals (Fairmont, MN) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, December 28. Maple River will attempt to better on its 6-0 season record.
With the defeat, Byron moves to 5-1 on the year. The Bears host Lake City (Lake City, MN) to confront the Tigers in a Hiawatha Valley - Blue match on Tuesday, December 21. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 1-3. Lake City lost 54-52 in their recent league match against La Crescent (La Crescent, MN)