The Mancelona Ironmen defeated the host St. Mary Cathedral Snowbirds basketball squad by a final score of 49-41 in Friday's league outing.

Next, the Ironmen clash with the Inland Lakes Bulldogs (Indian River, MI) in a Ski-Valley outing, on Wednesday, February 5. Mancelona will attempt to upgrade on its 9-7 season record.

The Snowbirds (8-3) will now prepare for their outing against North Michigan Christian Academy (Burt Lake, MI). The Comets come into the non-league outing with a 11-4 record. In their last match, North Michigan Christian Academy notched a victory over Alanson (Alanson, MI), 71-59, in a league match.