Cusick Panthers (Cusick, WA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Oakesdale Nighthawks (Oakesdale, WA), 56-53 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Cusick upgrades its record to 8-5 on the season. The Panthers host Northport (Northport, WA) to clash with the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Friday, January 26. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 3-1. Northport won 25-22 in their recent non-league bout against Curlew (Curlew, WA)

Next up, the Nighthawks clash with the Dayton Bulldogs (Dayton, WA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 26. Oakesdale will attempt to upgrade on its 6-6 season record. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a 3-2 record after their 66-26 non-league loss to DeSales (Walla Walla, WA).