The Evart Wildcats tipped the host Manton Rangers basketball team by a final score of 40-39 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Wildcats face the McBain Ramblers (McBain, MI) in a Highland game, on Friday, December 16. Evart will attempt to move on its 2-1 season record. The Ramblers enter the game with a 1-1 record after their 54-29 league loss to Beal City (Mt. Pleasant, MI).

With the defeat, Manton moves to 1-2 on the year. The Rangers host Northern Michigan Christian (McBain, MI) to face the Comets in a Highland game on Thursday, December 15. The Comets enter the game with a record of 0-1.