Wisconsin High School Basketball - Washburn nips Mellen
January 28, 2022: Washburn, WI 54891 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Washburn Castle Guards (Washburn, WI) and the visiting Mellen Granite Diggers (Mellen, WI), saw Washburn's basketball squad hold off Mellen by a tally of 58-53.
With the victory, Washburn improves its record to 3-7 on the campaign. The Castle Guards travel to Mercer (Mercer, WI) to play the Tigers in a Indianhead challenge on Tuesday, February 1. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 1-11. Mercer won 54-48 in their recent non-league challenge against Johnston (Bessemer, MI)
Next up, the Granite Diggers play the Butternut Midgets (Butternut, WI) in a Indianhead challenge, on Tuesday, February 1. Mellen will attempt to improve on its 4-8 season record. The Midgets come into the challenge with a 2-10 record after their 78-29 league loss to South Shore (Port Wing, WI).