Moose Lake/Willow River Rebels (Moose Lake, MN) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting McGregor Mercuries (McGregor, MN), 70-58 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Moose Lake/Willow River upgrades its record to 12-9 on the season. The Rebels travel to Chisholm (Chisholm, MN) to clash with the Bluestreaks in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 14. The Bluestreaks go into the bout with a record of 12-8. Chisholm won 71-51 in their recent league bout against Hill City (Hill City, MN)

Next up, the Mercuries clash with the Hill City Hornets (Hill City, MN) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 14. McGregor will attempt to upgrade on its 3-15 season record. The Hornets go into the bout with a 3-16 record after their 71-51 league loss to Chisholm (Chisholm, MN).