The crowd at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Montevideo Thunderhawks (Montevideo, MN) and the visiting Melrose Dutchmen (Melrose, MN), observed Montevideo's basketball team overwhelm Melrose by a score of 60-36.

The Thunderhawks (6-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Benson (Benson, MN). The come into the non-league challenge with a 4-7 record.

In their next game, the Dutchmen battle the St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders (St. Cloud, MN) in a AA Section 6 challenge, on Thursday, January 9. Melrose will attempt to improve on its 4-8 season record. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a 7-15 record after their 53-38 non-league loss to Rocori (Cold Spring, MN).