Pitman Panthers (Pitman, NJ) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Schalick Cougars (Pittsgrove, NJ), 52-40 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Pitman upgrades its record to 5-5 on the season. The Panthers travel to Cherokee (Marlton, NJ) to play the Chiefs in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 14. The Chiefs go into the bout with a record of 7-4. Cherokee won 65-52 in their recent non-league bout against Shawnee (Medford, NJ)

Next up, the Cougars play the Buena Chiefs (Buena, NJ) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 13. Schalick will attempt to upgrade on its 1-9 season record. The Chiefs go into the bout with a 2-8 record after their 53-26 league win over Cape May County Tech (Cape May Court House, NJ).