Ellsworth Lancers (Ellsworth, MI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting North Michigan Christian Academy Comets (Burt Lake, MI), 63-50 in a league bout.

With the win, Ellsworth upgrades its record to 14-5 on the season. The Lancers host Wolverine (Wolverine, MI) to clash with the Wildcats in a Northern Lakes bout on Thursday, February 23. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 4-9.

Next up, the Comets clash with the Grand Traverse Academy Mustangs (Traverse City, MI) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 24. North Michigan Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 10-9 season record. The Mustangs go into the bout with a 2-15 record after their 50-28 non-league loss to Leland (Leland, MI).