Manton Rangers (Manton, MI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Houghton Lake Bobcats (Houghton Lake, MI), 66-60 in a league bout.

With the win, Manton upgrades its record to 7-12 on the season. The Rangers host Buckley (Buckley, MI) to play the Bears in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 28. The Bears go into the bout with a record of 10-8.

Next up, the Bobcats play the Ogemaw Heights Falcons (West Branch, MI) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 28. Houghton Lake will attempt to upgrade on its 9-10 season record. The Falcons go into the bout with a 10-10 record after their 75-56 non-league loss to Tawas Area (Tawas City, MI).