The Manti Templars basketball squad (Manti, UT), was nudged 62-57 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the visiting Richfield Wildcats (Richfield, UT)

With the victory, Richfield advances its record to 10-6 on the season. The Wildcats host Canyon View (Cedar City, UT) to battle the Falcons in a 3A Region 14 contest on Friday, January 16. The Falcons come into the contest with a record of 8-9. Canyon View won 67-46 in their recent league contest against Juab (Nephi, UT)

In their next game, the Templars battle the Carbon Dinos (Price, UT) in a 3A Region 13 contest, on Friday, January 16. Manti will attempt to better on its 5-12 season record. The Dinos come into the contest with a 6-10 record after their 77-59 league win over North Sanpete (Mt. Pleasant, UT).