Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Melrose Dutchmen (Melrose, MN) and the visiting Moose Lake/Willow River Rebels (Moose Lake, MN), saw Melrose's basketball squad overcome Moose Lake/Willow River by a tally of 50-35.

With the victory, Melrose improves its record to 5-1 on the campaign. The Dutchmen host Minnewaska Area (Glenwood, MN) to confront the Lakers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Lakers come into the challenge with a record of 1-7. Minnewaska Area lost 72-66 in their recent non-league challenge against Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted/Holy Trinity (Howard Lake, MN)

Next up, the Rebels confront the Cook County Vikings (Grand Marais, MN) in a A Section 7 challenge, on Monday, January 30. Moose Lake/Willow River will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record.