Manchester Lancers (Midlothian, VA) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Thomas Dale Knights (Chester, VA), 51-41 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Manchester upgrades its record to 6-1 on the season. The Lancers host Monacan (Richmond, VA) to clash with the Chiefs in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 20. The Chiefs go into the bout with a record of 1-3. Monacan lost 57-54 in their recent non-league bout against Cosby (Midlothian, VA)

Next up, the Knights clash with the Hanover Hawks (Mechanicsville, VA) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 21. Thomas Dale will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The Hawks go into the bout with a 4-2 record after their 56-27 non-league win over Mechanicsville (Mechanicsville, VA).