The Falcons led most of the first half before Byron tied the game at the half. The Bears held Faribault to 18 second half points in their 54-47 win. Byron had been averaging overe 70 points a game. Free throw shooting was dismal again for the Falcons going 6 of 16 for the game. Byron was 7 of 11.

No shot clock needed in this game with the Huskies pouring in 95 points and Winhawks finished with 63.

This Section 1AA game featured some esciting plays from both sides with Pine Island taking a 5 point deficit at the half and turning it into a win. Triton was without the services of their outstanding guard Pierce Petersohn due to his playing in the high school All- Star game at US Bank Stadium Saturday.

Owatonna fell to Hastings in this one but there were exciting plays for both teams throughout the game.

The Knights of K-W and Knights of AC/GE had a thrilling contest in Alden, Mn. It was close late even though the final score might not seem like it with AC/GE winning 72-63. They hit their free throws down the stretch. In fact they were 10 for their last 10 at the charity stripe while K-W finished the game 5 of 10 in free throws.

The Huskies and Panthers clash in this Big Nine Conference game.

The #10 ranked Class 3A Falcons and #13 rated Raiders clashed in Northfield. The Raiders had a comfortable lead most of the night but Faribault stormed back to make it an exciting finish.

The Gopher Conference opener for both teams. The Knights played the night before and could not contain the athletic Buccaneers in this one.

This game was called due to injury just before the end of the first period with the Huskies up 4-0 on the scoreboard and 22-0 in shots on goal.

The Packers trapping press gave the Falcons fits in Faribault's season opener in Spam Country.