The Falconer Golden Falcons (Falconer, NY) basketball got by the host Portville Panthers (Portville, NY), 37-32 in Thursday's league challenge.

With the victory, Falconer improves its record to 9-6 on the campaign. The Golden Falcons host Gowanda (Gowanda, NY) to face the Panthers in a Section 6 Chautauqua/Cattaraugus - East I game on Tuesday, January 31. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 5-9. Gowanda lost 68-44 in their recent league game against Frewsburg (Frewsburg, NY)

With the defeat, Portville moves to 9-2 on the year. The Panthers host Wellsville (Wellsville, NY) to face the Lions in a non-league game on Monday, January 30. The Lions enter the game with a record of 3-7. Wellsville lost 78-46 in their recent non-league challenge against Hornell (Hornell, NY)