North Dakota High School Basketball - Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] nips White Shield
January 9, 2024: Turtle Lake, ND 58575 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] Cougars (Turtle Lake, ND) and the visiting White Shield Warriors (Roseglen, ND), saw Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky]'s basketball squad hold off White Shield by a tally of 53-49.
With the victory, Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] improves its record to 3-2 on the campaign. The Cougars host Washburn (Washburn, ND) to play the Cardinals in a B District 6 challenge on Thursday, January 11. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 4-2. Washburn won 63-58 in their recent league challenge against Center-Stanton (Center, ND)
Next up, the Warriors play the Mandaree Warriors (Mandaree, ND) in a B District 6 challenge, on Wednesday, January 10. White Shield will attempt to improve on its 7-4 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 0-7 record after their 64-34 non-league loss to Powers Lake/Burke Central (Powers Lake, ND).