In Wednesday's league test, the Manton Rangers (Manton, MI) basketball squad got by the visiting Houghton Lake Bobcats (Houghton Lake, MI), by a score of 59-52.

Next, the Rangers clash with the McBain Ramblers (McBain, MI) in a Highland test, on Friday, January 31. Manton will attempt to improve on its 2-11 season record. The Ramblers come into the test with a 12-1 record after their 47-27 league win over Lake City (Lake City, MI).

The Bobcats (5-9) will now prepare for their test against Pine River Area (Leroy, MI). The Bucks come into the Highland test with a 12-2 record. In their last test, Pine River Area held off Roscommon (Roscommon, MI), 76-48, in a league test.