Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the McGregor Mercuries (McGregor, MN) and the visiting Kelley Mariners (Silver Bay, MN), saw McGregor's basketball squad overcome Kelley by a tally of 66-49.

With the victory, McGregor improves its record to 3-6 on the campaign. The Mercuries travel to South Ridge (Culver, MN) to confront the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 5. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 5-2. South Ridge won 85-25 in their recent league challenge against Hill City/Northland (Hill City, MN)

Next up, the Mariners confront the Two Harbors Agates (Two Harbors, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 5. Kelley will attempt to improve on its 2-4 season record. The Agates come into the challenge with a 3-6 record after their 66-50 non-league loss to Barnum (Barnum, MN).