Manning Monarchs (Manning, SC) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Loris Lions (Loris, SC), 80-69 in a league bout.

With the victory, Manning upgrades its record to 15-10 on the campaign. The Monarchs travel to Waccamaw (Pawley's Island, SC) to play the Warriors in a AAA Region 7 bout on Wednesday, February 7. The Warriors come into the bout with a record of 7-17. Waccamaw lost 57-51 in their recent league bout against Dillon (Dillon, SC)

Next up, the Lions play the Aynor Blue Jackets (Aynor, SC) in a AAA Region 7 bout, on Wednesday, February 7. Loris will attempt to upgrade on its 18-6 season record. The Blue Jackets come into the bout with a 4-21 record after their 61-51 league loss to Georgetown (Georgetown, SC).