Hurley Northstars (Hurley, WI) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Bayfield Trollers (Bayfield, WI), 72-45 in a league bout.

With the victory, Hurley upgrades its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Northstars travel to Northland Pines (Eagle River, WI) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 12. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 2-5. Northland Pines lost 59-47 in their recent league bout against Rhinelander (Rhinelander, WI)

Next up, the Trollers play the South Shore Cardinals (Port Wing, WI) in a Northern Lights bout, on Thursday, December 14. Bayfield will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record. The Cardinals come into the bout with a 1-3 record after their 75-39 league loss to Solon Springs (Solon Springs, WI).