Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Melrose-Mindoro Mustangs (Melrose, WI) and the host Black River Falls Tigers (Black River Falls, WI), saw Melrose-Mindoro's basketball squad overcome Black River Falls by a tally of 55-45.

With the victory, Melrose-Mindoro improves its record to 10-5 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau (Galesville, WI) to play the Red Hawks in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Red Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 4-11.

Next up, the Tigers play the Alma Center Lincoln Hornets (Alma Center, WI) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 13. Black River Falls will attempt to improve on its 1-15 season record. The Hornets come into the challenge with a 8-5 record after their 47-27 non-league loss to Blair-Taylor (Blair, WI).