Pickerington North Panthers (Pickerington, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Westland Cougars (Galloway, OH), 85-44 in a league bout.

With the win, Pickerington North upgrades its record to 15-3 on the season. The Panthers host Grove City (Grove City, OH) to play the Greyhounds in a Ohio Capital - Ohio bout on Friday, February 3. The Greyhounds go into the bout with a record of 12-7. Grove City lost 48-45 in their recent non-league bout against St. Francis DeSales (Columbus, OH)

Next up, the Cougars play the Upper Arlington Golden Bears (Columbus, OH) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 31. Westland will attempt to upgrade on its 1-15 season record. The Golden Bears go into the bout with a 8-9 record after their 41-27 league loss to Olentangy Liberty (Powell, OH).