The Raiders came into the game winning three of their last four games including a win over 7-0 Walker-Hackensack-Akeley.  "We knew they were coming in playing well so it was a key to get off to a good start and we did", said Knight Coach Kraig Hunter. 

The Knights built a 47-17 halftime lead.  "After the holiday break, we had two very good practices and were as sharp as we've been all year on offense as far as screening, spacing, cutting and ball movement. We had a lot of unselfish passing and good team play," said Hunter.

The Knights defense was also solid forcing 22 Raider turnovers and holding them to one 3-pointer (1-10) and 11-31 overall from the field for 36%.  The Knights dominated the boards 35-12.  The Knights hit 12 out of 20 three-pointers for 60%.

Leaders for the Knights were Grant Beuckens with 20 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds, and 3 steals; Gage Staples added 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocked shots; Brady Reeve had 11 points and 5 rebounds; Jacob Bright 7 points and 5 assists; Ryder Staples, 6 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, and an assist; Blake Koloski 6 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals; Jack VanKempen 5 points, 5 rebounds, 5 blocked shots, 2 assists, and 2 steals; Tate Christenson 5 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals; Jacob Strunk 4 points, 2 steals, and a rebound; Braedon Blondeau 3 points, and 4 rebounds; Cole Anderson 2 points, 2 assists, and a rebound; and Xander Bontjes with one rebound.

(LPA scoring was unavailable at this time)

The Knights are now 7-1 and will host Long Prairie-Grey Eagle at home on Saturday night at 7:30pm.