Manton Rangers (Manton, MI) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Pine River Area Bucks (Leroy, MI), 43-38 in a league bout.

With the win, Manton upgrades its record to 3-1 on the season. The Rangers travel to Roscommon (Roscommon, MI) to play the Bucks in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 13. The Bucks go into the bout with a record of 0-3.

Next up, the Bucks play the McBain Ramblers (McBain, MI) in a bout, on Thursday, February 8. Pine River Area will attempt to upgrade on its 12-5 season record.