Austin Packers (Austin, MN) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Century Panthers (Rochester, MN), 61-59 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Austin upgrades its record to 6-9 on the season. The Packers travel to John Marshall (Rochester, MN) to confront the Rockets in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 26. The Rockets come into the challenge with a record of 11-5. John Marshall won 65-59 in their recent non-league challenge against Red Wing (Red Wing, MN)

Next up, the Panthers confront the Winona Winhawks (Winona, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 26. Century will attempt to improve on its 10-7 season record.