The Melrose Dutchmen routed the host Montevideo Thunderhawks basketball team by a final score of 68-47 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Dutchmen face the Minnewaska Area Lakers (Glenwood, MN) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 10. Melrose will attempt to move on its 6-1 season record. The Lakers enter the game with a 1-10 record after their 72-48 league loss to Pipestone (Pipestone, MN).

With the defeat, Montevideo moves to 3-4 on the year. The Thunderhawks travel to Luverne (Luverne, MN) to face the Cardinals in a AA Section 3 game on Saturday, January 7. The Cardinals enter the game with a record of 3-3. Luverne won 58-57 in their recent non-league game against Marshall (Marshall, MN)