Manchester Lancers (Midlothian, VA) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host L.C. Bird Skyhawks (Chesterfield, VA), 51-48 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Manchester upgrades its record to 12-0 on the season. The Lancers host Powhatan (Powhatan, VA) to play the Indians in a non-league bout on Friday, January 13. The Indians go into the bout with a record of 4-8. Powhatan lost 49-15 in their recent non-league bout against Cosby (Midlothian, VA)

Next up, the Skyhawks play the Midlothian Trojans (Midlothian, VA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 13. L.C. Bird will attempt to upgrade on its 8-2 season record. The Trojans go into the bout with a 8-2 record after their 34-31 non-league win over James River Midlothian (Midlothian, VA).