Griffith Panthers (Griffith, IN) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Wheeler Bearcats (Valparaiso, IN), 46-39 in a league match.

With the victory, Griffith upgrades its record to 1-0 on the year. The Panthers travel to Hanover Central (Cedar Lake, IN) to face the Wildcats in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 21. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 8-1.

The Bearcats now sport a 7-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Whiting for a match on Friday, January 17. Wheeler will face a Oilers squad coming off a 59-53 non-league loss to Highland (Highland, IN). The Oilers record now stands at 0-3.