Mancelona Ironmen (Mancelona, MI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Johannesburg-Lewiston Cardinals (Johannesburg, MI), 32-29 in a league bout.

With the win, Mancelona moves its record to 2-0 on the year. The Ironmen host Pine River Area (Leroy, MI) to face the Bucks in a non-league game on Monday, December 18. The Bucks enter the game with a record of 1-1. Pine River Area lost 62-18 in their recent league game against Lake City (Lake City, MI)

With the defeat, Johannesburg-Lewiston moves to 0-4 on the year. The Cardinals host Pellston (Pellston, MI) to face the Hornets in a Ski-Valley game on Tuesday, December 19. The Hornets enter the game with a record of 0-1. Pellston lost 68-29 in their recent league game against St. Mary Cathedral (Gaylord, MI)