McGregor Mercuries (McGregor, MN) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Carlton/Wrenshall (Carlton, MN), 72-52 in a league match.

With the victory, McGregor upgrades its record to 1-7 on the year. The Mercuries travel to Floodwood (Floodwood, MN) to face the Polar Bears in a A Section 7 match on Friday, December 20. The Polar Bears enter the match with a record of 0-5. Floodwood lost 83-62 in their recent league match against Nashwauk-Keewatin (Nashwauk, MN)

The now sport a 0-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to East Central for a non-league match on Friday, December 20. Carlton/Wrenshall will face a Eagles squad coming off a 66-54 non-league loss to Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted (Howard Lake, MN). The Eagles record now stands at 3-3.