Basketball Game Preview: Merrill Bluejays vs. Wausau East Lumberjacks

The Merrill Bluejays will head out on the road to challenge the Wausau East Lumberjacks at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.

It was a Battle of the Birds when Merrill took on Northland Pines on Tuesday. Merrill lost to Northland Pines on the road by a 61-45 margin. The Bluejays have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Wausau East put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Marathon, posting an 89-48 win. The Lumberjacks' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Merrill's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Wausau East, their victory bumped their record up to 5-0.

Merrill came up short against Wausau East in their previous matchup back in March, falling 60-52. Can Merrill avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.