The Medford Raiders ran past the visiting Merrill Bluejays basketball team by a final score of 62-51 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Raiders face the Lakeland Thunderbirds (Minocqua, WI) in a Great Northern game, on Friday, January 19. Medford will attempt to move on its 5-7 season record. The Thunderbirds enter the game with a 8-4 record after their 73-35 non-league win over Marion (Marion, WI).

With the defeat, Merrill moves to 4-7 on the year. The Bluejays travel to Marshfield (Marshfield, WI) to face the Tigers in a Wisconsin Valley game on Friday, January 19. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 12-1. Marshfield won 68-57 in their recent league game against Wausau West (Wausau, WI)