The Monticello Panthers ran past the visiting Cascade Cougars basketball team by a final score of 67-53 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Maquoketa Cardinals (Maquoketa, IA) in a River Valley game, on Saturday, January 27. Monticello will attempt to move on its 13-1 season record. The Cardinals enter the game with a 9-5 record after their 65-47 non-league win over Beckman (Dyersville, IA).

With the defeat, Cascade moves to 10-4 on the year. The Cougars travel to Anamosa (Anamosa, IA) to face the Raiders in a River Valley game on Tuesday, January 30. The Raiders enter the game with a record of 6-7. Anamosa lost 71-68 in their recent league game against Camanche (Camanche, IA)