Minnewaska Area Lakers boys basketball survives a tough road test at Long Prairie tonight

The Minnewaska Area Lakers boys basketball team prevailed over the next-best team in Sub-Section 6AA-West tonight, beating Long Prairie-Grey Eagle 43-41 in Long Prairie.

LP-GE's last loss was on January 24 to Albany. The Thunder are now 15-4 overall, while sitting in first place in the West Central North Conference at 10-2, tied with New London-Spicer at the top of the standings.

The Lakers improve to 19-2 overall. Their next game is this Thursday night, in a game you won't want to miss! State-ranked Montevideo comes to Minnewaska Area High School for a battle of top teams in the West Central South Conference.

Thursday night, February 17 is "Jam the Gym" night at MAHS. Come out and cheer on your Lakers team, as they challenge the Thunderhawks for a share of the conference title.

More will follow on Wednesday.