The Ellsworth Panthers routed the host Merrill Bluejays basketball team by a final score of 61-33 in Saturday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks (Baldwin, WI) in a Middle Border game, on Friday, December 9. Ellsworth will attempt to move on its 3-2 season record. The Blackhawks enter the game with a 1-2 record after their 42-35 non-league loss to Colfax (Colfax, WI).

With the defeat, Merrill moves to 3-2 on the year. The Bluejays host Marshfield (Marshfield, WI) to face the Tigers in a Wisconsin Valley game on Tuesday, December 6. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 3-0. Marshfield won 69-53 in their recent non-league game against La Crosse Central (La Crosse, WI)