Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Merrill Bluejays (Merrill, WI) and the visiting Rhinelander Hodags (Rhinelander, WI), saw Merrill's basketball squad overcome Rhinelander by a tally of 67-59.

With the victory, Merrill improves its record to 6-6 on the campaign. The Bluejays host Augusta (Augusta, WI) to confront the Beavers in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 28. The Beavers come into the challenge with a record of 4-1.

Next up, the Hodags confront the Assumption Royals (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 22. Rhinelander will attempt to improve on its 4-8 season record. The Royals come into the challenge with a 8-0 record after their 66-21 non-league win over Loyal (Loyal, WI).