South Medford Panthers (Medford, OR) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Willamette Wolverines (Eugene, OR), 52-51 in a league match.

With the victory, South Medford upgrades its record to 6-9 on the year. The Panthers travel to North Medford (Medford, OR) to face the Black Tornado in a 6A Southwest match on Tuesday, January 21. The Black Tornado enter the match with a record of 8-6. North Medford lost 52-45 in their recent league match against South Eugene (Eugene, OR)

The Wolverines now sport a 4-11 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Sheldon for a 6A Southwest match on Tuesday, January 21.