Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Manual Thunderbolts (Denver, CO) and the visiting Englewood Pirates (Englewood, CO), saw Manual's basketball squad overcome Englewood by a tally of 70-52.

With the victory, Manual improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Thunderbolts travel to DSST: Montview (Denver, CO) to play the Knights in a non-league challenge on Monday, December 12. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 3-1. DSST: Montview won 74-66 in their recent non-league challenge against Manitou Springs (Manitou Springs, CO)

Next up, the Pirates play the DSST: Green Valley Ranch Raptors (Denver, CO) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 13. Englewood will attempt to improve on its 0-5 season record. The Raptors come into the challenge with a 3-1 record after their 74-65 non-league loss to Eagle Ridge Academy (Brighton, CO).