Pine Island Panthers (Pine Island, MN) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Lewiston-Altura Cardinals (Lewiston, MN), 61-38 in a league match.

With the victory, Pine Island advances its record to 5-9 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 5-9. Cannon Falls won 63-34 in their recent league match against St. Charles (St. Charles, MN)

The Cardinals now own a 7-12 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Caledonia for a AA Section 1 match on Thursday, January 16.