Staples‑Motley hosts Royalton on Jan. 29 — Cardinals, Royals meet in Staples

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Staples‑Motley Cardinals host the Royalton Royals on Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7:30 p.m. Central at Staples, Minn. The nonleague matchup will be played in Staples; full game details are on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/minnesota/basketball/games/6129530-royalton-vs-staplesmotley.

They last met on Jan. 16, 2025, when Staples‑Motley posted a 90‑62 win over Royalton (box score and recap: https://scorebooklive.com/minnesota/basketball/games/5207068-staplesmotley-vs-royalton). Expect the Cardinals to try to build on that result while the Royals look for a bounce‑back performance.

Streaming and tickets

  • Streaming: Both programs list NFHS Network pages where this and other games may be available — Staples‑Motley on NFHS: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/staples-motley-high-school-staples-mn/basketball and Royalton on NFHS: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/royalton-high-school-royalton-mn/basketball. Check those links for live-stream availability.

  • Tickets: No ticket links were provided. Check the host school’s athletics site or the SBLive game page for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/minnesota/basketball/games/6129530-royalton-vs-staplesmotley.

Fan notes & engagement

  • Follow these teams on SBLive to get updates and increase their fan counts: Staples‑Motley — https://scorebooklive.com/minnesota/basketball/teams/78217-staplesmotley-cardinals (Fans: 7); Royalton — https://scorebooklive.com/minnesota/basketball/teams/216033-royalton-royals (Fans: 27).

  • Make your picks on the SBLive game page — picks are for fun and not tied to any projections. These numbers can change, so follow the teams you want to support and make your pick to join the conversation.

Weather

  • Weather data available for Staples, Minn.; check local forecasts before heading out.

Follow the SBLive game page for live updates, stats and any streaming announcements: https://scorebooklive.com/minnesota/basketball/games/6129530-royalton-vs-staplesmotley.