Minnesota High School Basketball - Melrose overwhelms Minnewaska Area
February 20, 2024: Melrose, MN 56352 Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Melrose Dutchmen (Melrose, MN) and the visiting Minnewaska Area Lakers (Glenwood, MN), saw Melrose's basketball squad wallop Minnewaska Area by a tally of 79-53.
With the victory, Melrose improves its record to 14-9 on the campaign. The Dutchmen travel to New London-Spicer (New London, MN) to play the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 22. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 14-11. New London-Spicer won 76-65 in their recent non-league challenge against Watertown-Mayer (Watertown, MN)
Next up, the Lakers play the Paynesville Bulldogs (Paynesville, MN) in a AA Section 3 challenge, on Thursday, February 22. Minnewaska Area will attempt to improve on its 2-23 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 17-6 record after their 72-44 non-league win over Kimball (Kimball, MN).