In Monday's league match, the visiting Wausau East Lumberjacks basketball team scored a good 70-62 triumph over the Merrill Bluejays.

In their next game, the Lumberjacks meet the Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln Red Raiders (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) in a Wisconsin Valley match, on Thursday, February 8. Wausau East will attempt to move on its 14-5 season record. The Red Raiders enter the match with a 6-13 record after their 85-83 non-league loss to Franklin (Franklin, WI).

With the defeat, Merrill moves to 7-11 on the year. The Bluejays host D.C. Everest (Schofield, WI) to meet the Evergreens in a Wisconsin Valley match on Tuesday, February 6. The Evergreens enter the match with a record of 6-14. D.C. Everest lost 59-46 in their recent league match against Stevens Point (Stevens Point, WI)