The Hurley Northstars ran past the host Mellen Granite Diggers basketball team by a final score of 73-53 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Northstars face the Mercer Tigers (Mercer, WI) in a Indianhead game, on Friday, January 6. Hurley will attempt to move on its 6-2 season record.

With the defeat, Mellen moves to 3-5 on the year. The Granite diggers travel to Washburn (Washburn, WI) to face the Castle Guards in a Indianhead game on Saturday, January 7. The Castle Guards enter the game with a record of 7-2. Washburn won 80-47 in their recent league game against South Shore (Port Wing, WI)