Paxton-Buckley-Loda Panthers (Paxton, IL) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Prairie Central Hawks (Fairbury, IL), 40-35 in a league bout.

With the victory, Paxton-Buckley-Loda upgrades its record to 3-20 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Williamsville (Williamsville, IL) to play the Bullets in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 27. The Bullets come into the bout with a record of 9-14. Williamsville won 38-36 in their recent league bout against Riverton (Riverton, IL)

Next up, the Hawks play the Riverton Hawks (Riverton, IL) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 27. Prairie Central will attempt to upgrade on its 2-21 season record. The Hawks come into the bout with a 9-13 record after their 38-36 league loss to Williamsville (Williamsville, IL).