Merrill Bluejays (Merrill, WI) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Shawano Community Hawks (Shawano, WI), 70-68 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Merrill upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Bluejays host Mosinee (Mosinee, WI) to play the Indians in a non-league bout on Friday, December 1. The Indians come into the bout with a record of 2-0. Mosinee won 78-61 in their recent non-league bout against New London (New London, WI)

Next up, the Hawks play the Pulaski Red Raiders (Pulaski, WI) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 1. Shawano Community will attempt to upgrade on its 2-1 season record. The Red Raiders come into the bout with a 1-0 record after their 51-48 non-league win over Wittenberg-Birnamwood (Wittenberg, WI).