Lena-Winslow Panthers (Lena, IL) supporters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Newman Central Catholic Comets (Sterling, IL), 74-52 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Lena-Winslow advances its record to 13-7 on the year. The Panthers travel to Durand (Durand, IL) to face the Bulldogs in a Northwest Upstate Illini - North match on Wednesday, January 29. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 6-19. Durand lost 113-30 in their recent league match against Pecatonica (Pecatonica, IL)

The Comets now own a 13-12 record. They put it on the line next when they host Erie-Prophetstown for a Three Rivers - East match on Wednesday, January 29. Newman Central Catholic will face a Panthers squad coming off a 53-48 league loss to Kewanee (Kewanee, IL). The Panthers record now stands at 6-12.