In Monday's league test, the Merrill Vandals (Merrill, MI) basketball squad trounced the visiting Vestaburg Wolverines (Vestaburg, MI), by a score of 69-26.

Next, the Vandals encounter the Ashley Bears (Ashley, MI) in a Mid-State test, on Tuesday, December 10. Merrill will attempt to improve on its 3-0 season record. The Bears come into the test with a 1-1 record after their 53-43 league loss to Montabella (Blanchard, MI).

The Wolverines (0-2) will now prepare for their test against Ashley (Ashley, MI). The Bears come into the Mid-State test with a 1-2 record. In their last test, Ashley was routed by Merrill (Merrill, MI), 64-31, in a league test.