In Friday's league match, the visiting Merrill Vandals basketball team scored a tight 36-34 triumph over the Montabella Mustangs.

In their next game, the Vandals meet the Carson City-Crystal Eagles (Carson City, MI) in a Mid-State match, on Friday, February 23. Merrill will attempt to better on its 12-8 season record.

With the defeat, Montabella moves to 7-11 on the year. The Mustangs host Northern Michigan Christian (McBain, MI) to meet the Comets in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 20. The Comets enter the match with a record of 2-16. Northern Michigan Christian lost 41-34 in their recent league match against Pine River Area (Leroy, MI)