Wisconsin High School Basketball - Mellen holds off Winter
January 11, 2024: Mellen, WI 54546 Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Mellen Granite Diggers (Mellen, WI) and the visiting Winter Warriors (Winter, WI), saw Mellen's basketball squad hold off Winter by a tally of 44-37.
With the victory, Mellen improves its record to 7-5 on the campaign. The Granite Diggers travel to Solon Springs (Solon Springs, WI) to confront the Eagles in a Northern Lights challenge on Friday, January 12. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 2-5. Solon Springs won 51-44 in their recent league challenge against Lac Courte Oreilles (Hayward, WI)
Next up, the Warriors confront the Prairie Farm Panthers (Prairie Farm, WI) in a Lakeland - East challenge, on Friday, January 12. Winter will attempt to improve on its 4-7 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 6-6 record after their 73-29 league win over Flambeau (Tony, WI).