Mercer Tigers (Mercer, WI) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Washburn Castle Guards (Washburn, WI), 36-33 in a league match.

With the victory, Mercer advances its record to 1-4 on the year. The Tigers travel to Butternut (Butternut, WI) to face the Midgets in a Northern Lights match on Tuesday, December 17. The Midgets enter the match with a record of 2-2. Butternut lost 57-48 in their recent league match against Mellen (Mellen, WI)

The Castle Guards now own a 3-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Solon Springs for a Northern Lights match on Tuesday, December 17. Washburn will face a Eagles squad coming off a 53-32 league win over South Shore (Port Wing, WI). The Eagles record now stands at 3-1.