Manitou Springs Mustangs (Manitou Springs, CO) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Lamar Thunder (Lamar, CO), 55-49 in a league match.

With the victory, Manitou Springs advances its record to 13-5 on the year. The Mustangs host Buena Vista (Buena Vista, CO) to face the Demons in a 4A/3A Tri-Peaks match on Wednesday, February 19. The Demons enter the match with a record of 13-5. Buena Vista lost 59-41 in their recent league match against Banning Lewis Academy (Colorado Springs, CO)

The Thunder now own a 15-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host St. Mary's for a 4A/3A Tri-Peaks match on Wednesday, February 19. Lamar will face a Pirates squad coming off a 77-76 league win over Salida (Salida, CO). The Pirates record now stands at 11-7.