Manning Monarchs (Manning, SC) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Dillon Wildcats (Dillon, SC), 47-38 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Manning upgrades its record to 9-0 on the season. The Monarchs host Loris (Loris, SC) to clash with the Lions in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 18. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 4-0.

Next up, the Wildcats clash with the Waccamaw Warriors (Pawley's Island, SC) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 19. Dillon will attempt to upgrade on its 0-3 season record. The Warriors go into the bout with a 5-2 record after their 53-7 non-league win over Aynor (Aynor, SC).