In Tuesday's league test, the McGregor Mercuries (McGregor, MN) basketball squad trounced the host Carlton/Wrenshall (Carlton, MN), by a score of 93-58.

Next, the Mercuries encounter the Floodwood Polar Bears (Floodwood, MN) in a A Section 7 test, on Friday, December 19. McGregor will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record. The Polar Bears come into the test with a 0-8 record after their 100-40 non-league loss to Ely (Ely, MN).

The (0-7) will now prepare for their test against Pine City (Pine City, MN). The Dragons come into the non-league test with a 1-5 record. In their last bout, Pine City was ripped by Moose Lake/Willow River (Moose Lake, MN), 63-39, in a non-league bout.