Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Manual Thunderbolts (Denver, CO) and the host Denver West Cowboys (Denver, CO), saw Manual's basketball squad overcome Denver West by a tally of 70-58.

With the victory, Manual improves its record to 8-1 on the campaign. The Thunderbolts host Forge Christian (Arvada, CO) to confront the Fury in a 4A/3A Metropolitan challenge on Thursday, January 18. The Fury come into the challenge with a record of 8-1. Forge Christian won 57-54 in their recent league challenge against Colorado Academy (Denver, CO)

Next up, the Cowboys confront the Hinkley Thunderbirds (Aurora, CO) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Denver West will attempt to improve on its 10-1 season record. The Thunderbirds come into the challenge with a 3-8 record after their 79-55 non-league win over Kennedy (Denver, CO).