Mercer Island Islanders (Mercer Island, WA) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Bothell/Inglemoor Cougars (Bothell, WA), 49-46 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Mercer Island advances its record to 2-2 on the year. The Islanders host Redmond (Redmond, WA) to face the Mustangs in a non-league match on Monday, December 16. The Mustangs enter the match with a record of 3-0. Redmond won 54-35 in their recent non-league match against Sammamish (Bellevue, WA)

The Cougars now own a 0-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Skyline for a non-league match on Wednesday, December 18. Bothell/Inglemoor will face a Spartans squad coming off a 37-14 non-league win over Juanita (Kirkland, WA). The Spartans record now stands at 5-0.