Ellsworth Lancers (Ellsworth, MI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Wolverine Wildcats (Wolverine, MI), 44-26 in a league bout.

With the win, Ellsworth upgrades its record to 1-4 on the season. The Lancers host Boyne Falls (Boyne Falls, MI) to play the Loggers in a Northern Lakes bout on Tuesday, December 20. The Loggers go into the bout with a record of 0-3. Boyne Falls lost 49-4 in their recent league bout against Harbor Light Christian (Harbor Springs, MI)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Mackinaw City Comets (Mackinaw City, MI) in a Northern Lakes bout, on Tuesday, January 10. Wolverine will attempt to upgrade on its 0-6 season record.