Manning Monarchs (Manning, SC) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Loris Lions (Loris, SC), 52-50 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Manning upgrades its record to 10-0 on the season. The Monarchs travel to Waccamaw (Pawley's Island, SC) to play the Warriors in a non-league bout on Monday, January 22. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 5-2.

Next up, the Lions play the Carolina Forest Panthers (Myrtle Beach, SC) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 20. Loris will attempt to upgrade on its 4-1 season record.