Manchester Lancers (Midlothian, VA) boosters left the game satisfied Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host James River Midlothian Rapids (Midlothian, VA), 70-40 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Manchester upgrades its record to 1-0 on the year. The Lancers host Thomas Dale (Chester, VA) to face the Knights in a non-league match on Monday, December 9. The Knights enter the match with a record of 2-0. Thomas Dale won 40-33 in their recent non-league match against Prince George (Prince George, VA)

The Rapids now sport a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Monacan for a non-league match on Wednesday, December 11. James River Midlothian will face a Chiefs squad coming off a 35-29 non-league win over Clover Hill (Midlothian, VA). The Chiefs record now stands at 1-0.