Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Elk Rapids Elks (Elk Rapids, MI) and the host Manton Rangers (Manton, MI), saw Elk Rapids's basketball squad wallop Manton by a tally of 53-14.

With the victory, Elk Rapids improves its record to 6-1 on the campaign. The Elks travel to Kalkaska (Kalkaska, MI) to confront the Blazers in a Lake Michigan challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Blazers come into the challenge with a record of 1-5. Kalkaska lost 71-21 in their recent league challenge against Harbor Springs (Harbor Springs, MI)

Next up, the Rangers confront the Roscommon Bucks (Roscommon, MI) in a Highland challenge, on Friday, January 13. Manton will attempt to improve on its 4-4 season record.