In Monday's league match, the host Mellen Granite Diggers basketball team scored a good 56-44 triumph over the Solon Springs Eagles.

In their next game, the Granite Diggers meet the South Shore Cardinals (Port Wing, WI) in a Northern Lights match, on Tuesday, January 16. Mellen will attempt to better on its 9-5 season record. The Cardinals enter the match with a 12-1 record after their 62-12 league win over Bayfield (Bayfield, WI).

With the defeat, Solon Springs moves to 2-7 on the year. The Eagles travel to Bayfield (Bayfield, WI) to meet the Trollers in a Northern Lights match on Thursday, January 18. The Trollers enter the match with a record of 0-10. Bayfield lost 2-0 in their recent league match against Drummond (Drummond, WI)