Newfane Panthers (Newfane, NY) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Medina Mustangs (Medina, NY), 59-56 in a league bout.

With the victory, Newfane upgrades its record to 4-8 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Barker (Barker, NY) to play the Raiders in a Section 6 Niagara - Orleans bout on Thursday, January 26. The Raiders come into the bout with a record of 4-9. Barker lost 55-28 in their recent league bout against Wilson (Wilson, NY)

Next up, the Mustangs play the Albion Purple Eagles (Albion, NY) in a Section 6 Niagara - Orleans bout, on Thursday, January 26. Medina will attempt to upgrade on its 4-8 season record. The Purple Eagles come into the bout with a 4-6 record after their 61-40 league loss to Akron (Akron, NY).