DeWitt Panthers (DeWitt, MI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Pinckney Pirates (Pinckney, MI), 62-49 in a non-league bout.

With the win, DeWitt upgrades its record to 6-3 on the season. The Panthers host Haslett (Haslett, MI) to clash with the Vikings in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 17. The Vikings go into the bout with a record of 2-7. Haslett lost 60-49 in their recent league bout against St. Johns (St. Johns, MI)

Next up, the Pirates clash with the Grand Ledge Comets (Grand Ledge, MI) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 17. Pinckney will attempt to upgrade on its 1-8 season record. The Comets go into the bout with a 8-1 record after their 50-47 league win over Okemos (Okemos, MI).