Ellsworth Panthers (Ellsworth, WI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Amery Warriors (Amery, WI), 61-45 in a league bout.

With the win, Ellsworth upgrades its record to 3-10 on the season. The Panthers host Baldwin-Woodville (Baldwin, WI) to clash with the Blackhawks in a Middle Border bout on Tuesday, January 31. The Blackhawks go into the bout with a record of 9-4. Baldwin-Woodville won 56-42 in their recent league bout against Somerset (Somerset, WI)

Next up, the Warriors clash with the Glenwood City Hilltoppers (Glenwood City, WI) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 27. Amery will attempt to upgrade on its 4-9 season record.