Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Mancelona Ironmen (Mancelona, MI) and the visiting Pellston Hornets (Pellston, MI), saw Mancelona's basketball squad overcome Pellston by a tally of 53-45.

With the victory, Mancelona improves its record to 7-10 on the campaign. The Ironmen host Pickford (Pickford, MI) to confront the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Monday, February 20. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 8-7. Pickford lost 77-49 in their recent non-league challenge against Rudyard (Rudyard, MI)

Next up, the Hornets confront the Engadine Eagles (Engadine, MI) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, February 20. Pellston will attempt to improve on its 3-10 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 2-16 record after their 78-28 league loss to Brimley (Brimley, MI).