Manchester Panthers (Akron, OH) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Field Falcons (Mogadore, OH), 56-54 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Manchester upgrades its record to 11-6 on the year. The Panthers host Lake Center Christian (Hartville, OH) to face the Tiger in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 4. The Tiger enter the match with a record of 13-4. Lake Center Christian won 37-27 in their recent league match against Rootstown (Rootstown, OH)

The Falcons now sport a 6-12 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Rootstown for a non-league match on Tuesday, February 4. Field will face a Rovers squad coming off a 66-33 league loss to John F. Kennedy Catholic (Warren, OH). The Rovers record now stands at 4-14.