‘Mercy rule’ triggered as Wolves rout Bears

For the second consecutive weekend, a Haines basketball opponent forced the “mercy rule” into effect by taking a 40-point lead on the Glacier Bears’ home court.

(The mercy rule allows the game clock to run without stopping.)

The Wrangell boys pounded the Haines varsity, 57-18, on Saturday, the second game of their weekend series at Karl Ward Gymnasium.

“From what I’ve seen, they’ve really improved,” coach Steve Fossman said of the Wolves. Wrangell topped Haines…