The Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] Cougars routed the visiting Mandaree Warriors basketball team by a final score of 79-33 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the New Salem Holsteins (New Salem, ND) in a B District 6 game, on Friday, January 19. Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] will attempt to move on its 4-5 season record. The Holsteins enter the game with a 3-6 record after their 67-42 league loss to Garrison (Garrison, ND).

With the defeat, Mandaree moves to 0-10 on the year. The Warriors travel to Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] (Turtle Lake, ND) to face the Cougars in a B District 6 game on Saturday, January 20. The Cougars enter the game with a record of 4-5. Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] lost 50-38 in their recent league game against New Salem (New Salem, ND)