The Kalkaska Blazers (Kalkaska, MI) basketball edged the host Manton Rangers (Manton, MI), 55-54 in Thursday's non-league bout.

The Blazers now possess a 4-3 record. They play next when they host Marion for a non-league bout on Friday, January 3. Kalkaska will play a Eagles team coming off a 61-36 non-league win over Buckley (Buckley, MI). The Eagles record now stands at 3-3.

With the loss, Manton falls to 0-6 on the campaign. The Rangers travel to Buckley (Buckley, MI) to play the Bears in a non-league bout on Friday, January 3. The Bears go into the bout with a record of 2-3. Buckley won 56-54 in their recent league bout against Benzie Central (Benzonia, MI)