Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Merrill Vandals (Merrill, MI) and the host Ashley Bears (Ashley, MI), saw Merrill's basketball squad wallop Ashley by a tally of 50-29.

With the victory, Merrill improves its record to 6-7 on the campaign. The Vandals host Lakeview (Lakeview, MI) to confront the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 29. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 6-4. Lakeview won 44-32 in their recent league challenge against Tri County Area (Howard City, MI)

Next up, the Bears confront the Vestaburg Wolverines (Vestaburg, MI) in a Mid-State challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. Ashley will attempt to improve on its 3-8 season record. The Wolverines come into the challenge with a 5-7 record after their 63-27 league loss to St. Charles (St. Charles, MI).