Minnesota High School Basketball - Melrose succumbs to Staples-Motley
January 25, 2024: Melrose, MN 56352 The Staples-Motley Cardinals topped the host Melrose Dutchmen basketball team by a final score of 63-51 in Thursday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Cardinals face the Crosby-Ironton Rangers (Crosby, MN) in a AA Section 7 game, on Friday, January 26. Staples-Motley will attempt to move on its 4-12 season record. The Rangers enter the game with a 13-5 record after their 34-29 league win over Pequot Lakes (Pequot Lakes, MN).
With the defeat, Melrose moves to 5-12 on the year. The Dutchmen travel to Benson (Benson, MN) to face the in a non-league game on Friday, January 26. The enter the game with a record of 4-8. Benson lost 54-37 in their recent non-league game against Lakeview (Cottonwood, MN)
