Ellsworth Lancers (Ellsworth, MI) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Alanson Vikings (Alanson, MI), 58-37 in a league bout.

With the victory, Ellsworth upgrades its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Lancers host St. Michael Academy (Petoskey, MI) to play the in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 9. The come into the bout with a record of 1-2. St. Michael Academy won 34-31 in their recent non-league bout against Alanson (Alanson, MI)

Next up, the Vikings play the Harbor Light Christian Swordsmen (Harbor Springs, MI) in a Northern Lakes bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Alanson will attempt to upgrade on its 2-3 season record. The Swordsmen come into the bout with a 3-4 record after their 54-16 non-league loss to St. Mary Cathedral (Gaylord, MI).