Melrose Dutchmen (Melrose, MN) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Minnewaska Area Lakers (Glenwood, MN), 71-48 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Melrose upgrades its record to 7-1 on the campaign. The Dutchmen host Benson (Benson, MN) to play the in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 12. The come into the bout with a record of 1-2.

Next up, the Lakers play the B O L D Warriors (Olivia, MN) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 12. Minnewaska Area will attempt to upgrade on its 1-11 season record. The Warriors come into the bout with a 2-6 record after their 64-41 non-league loss to Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta (Morris, MN).