Pine Island Panthers (Pine Island, MN) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Lewiston-Altura Cardinals (Lewiston, MN), 86-82 in a league match.

With the victory, Pine Island advances its record to 10-5 on the year. The Panthers host Cannon Falls (Cannon Falls, MN) to face the Bombers in a AA Section 1 match on Tuesday, January 14. The Bombers enter the match with a record of 12-1. Cannon Falls won 78-61 in their recent league match against Dover-Eyota (Eyota, MN)

The Cardinals now own a 8-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Caledonia for a AA Section 1 match on Thursday, January 16.