Manton Rangers (Manton, MI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Houghton Lake Bobcats (Houghton Lake, MI), 54-48 in a league bout.

With the win, Manton upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Rangers host McBain (McBain, MI) to clash with the Ramblers in a Highland bout on Friday, December 8. The Ramblers go into the bout with a record of 1-0.

Next up, the Bobcats clash with the Grayling Vikings (Grayling, MI) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 5. Houghton Lake will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Vikings go into the bout with a 1-1 record after their 62-35 non-league win over Mancelona (Mancelona, MI).