Pekin Panthers (Packwood, IA) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Louisa-Muscatine Falcons (Letts, IA), 67-45 in a league match.

With the victory, Pekin advances its record to 9-6 on the year. The Panthers travel to Lone Tree (Lone Tree, IA) to face the Lions in a SEI - North match on Friday, January 24. The Lions enter the match with a record of 5-9. Lone Tree won 68-57 in their recent non-league match against Cedar Valley Christian (Cedar Rapids, IA)

The Falcons now own a 6-9 record. They put it on the line next when they host Mediapolis for a SEI - North match on Thursday, January 23. Louisa-Muscatine will face a Bulldogs squad coming off a 61-49 non-league loss to Notre Dame (Burlington, IA). The Bulldogs record now stands at 9-5.