Fans at Friday's league challenge between the McGregor Mercuries (McGregor, MN) and the visiting Kelley Mariners (Silver Bay, MN), saw McGregor's basketball squad wallop Kelley by a tally of 70-28.

With the victory, McGregor improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Mercuries travel to Hill City/Northland (Hill City, MN) to play the in a A Section 7 challenge on Monday, December 4. The come into the challenge with a record of 1-1. Hill City/Northland won 42-31 in their recent non-league challenge against Aitkin (Aitkin, MN)

Next up, the Mariners play the Two Harbors Agates (Two Harbors, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 4. Kelley will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record. The Agates come into the challenge with a 0-3 record after their 78-14 non-league loss to Ely (Ely, MN).