In Thursday's league match, the host Mellen Granite Diggers basketball team scored a tight 40-36 triumph over the Solon Springs Eagles.

In their next game, the Granite Diggers face the Mercer Tigers (Mercer, WI) in a Northern Lights match, on Friday, February 16. Mellen will attempt to move on its 14-10 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 6-13 record after their 61-39 league win over Bayfield (Bayfield, WI).

With the defeat, Solon Springs moves to 6-12 on the year. The Eagles travel to Hurley (Hurley, WI) to face the Northstars in a Northern Lights match on Friday, February 16. The Northstars enter the match with a record of 12-11. Hurley won 48-27 in their recent league match against Washburn (Washburn, WI)