Imbler Panthers (Imbler, OR) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Wallowa Cougars (Wallowa, OR), 49-27 in a league bout.

With the victory, Imbler upgrades its record to 15-2 on the campaign. The Panthers host Joseph (Joseph, OR) to play the Eagles in a 1A Old Oregon bout on Thursday, January 18. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 4-12. Joseph lost 44-36 in their recent league bout against Cove (Cove, OR)

Next up, the Cougars play the Pine Eagle Spartans (Halfway, OR) in a 1A Old Oregon bout, on Saturday, January 13. Wallowa will attempt to upgrade on its 7-10 season record. The Spartans come into the bout with a 2-13 record after their 48-35 league win over Joseph (Joseph, OR).