In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Minot Magicians basketball team scored a tight 84-81 triumph over the Devils Lake Firebirds.

In their next game, the Magicians face the Jamestown/Medina/Montpelier Bluejays (Jamestown, ND) in a A West match, on Saturday, December 15. Minot will attempt to move on its 1-2 season record. The Bluejays enter the match with a 0-3 record after their 59-58 league loss to Turtle Mountain (Belcourt, ND).

With the defeat, Devils Lake moves to 2-1 on the year. The Firebirds travel to Shanley (Fargo, ND) to face the Deacons in a A East match on Tuesday, December 18. The Deacons enter the match with a record of 1-1. Shanley lost 73-46 in their recent league match against Red River (Grand Forks, ND)