Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Hurley Northstars (Hurley, WI) and the host Mellen Granite Diggers (Mellen, WI), saw Hurley's basketball squad wallop Mellen by a tally of 97-65.

With the victory, Hurley improves its record to 17-2 on the campaign. The Northstars host Mercer (Mercer, WI) to play the Tigers in a Indianhead challenge on Friday, February 11. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 1-13. Mercer lost 63-35 in their recent league challenge against Drummond (Drummond, WI)

Next up, the Granite Diggers play the Lac Courte Oreilles Eagles (Hayward, WI) in a Indianhead challenge, on Friday, February 11. Mellen will attempt to improve on its 5-13 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 3-11 record after their 81-52 league loss to Bayfield (Bayfield, WI).