Fans at Saturday's league challenge between the Northwest Area Rangers (Shickshinny, PA) and the host Bucktail Bucks (Farwell, PA), saw Northwest Area's basketball squad wallop Bucktail by a tally of 73-31.

With the victory, Northwest Area improves its record to 16-3 on the campaign. The Rangers host Benton (Benton, PA) to confront the Tigers in a Midd-Penn challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 0-9. Benton lost 80-46 in their recent league challenge against Muncy (Muncy, PA)

Next up, the Bucks confront the Neumann Regional Academy Golden Knights (Williamsport, PA) in a Midd-Penn challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Bucktail will attempt to improve on its 3-6 season record. The Golden Knights come into the challenge with a 12-4 record after their 85-56 league win over Muncy (Muncy, PA).