Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Merrill Bluejays (Merrill, WI) and the host Wausau East Lumberjacks (Wausau, WI), saw Merrill's basketball squad wallop Wausau East by a tally of 62-39.

With the victory, Merrill improves its record to 4-3 on the campaign. The Bluejays host Oneida Nation (Oneida, WI) to confront the Thunderhawks in a non-league challenge on Monday, December 18. The Thunderhawks come into the challenge with a record of 3-4. Oneida Nation won 74-53 in their recent league challenge against Crivitz (Crivitz, WI)

Next up, the Lumberjacks confront the Marshfield Tigers (Marshfield, WI) in a Wisconsin Valley challenge, on Tuesday, December 19. Wausau East will attempt to improve on its 4-5 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 6-1 record after their 66-37 league win over D.C. Everest (Schofield, WI).