Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Riverside Panthers (Ellwood City, PA) and the visiting New Brighton Lions (New Brighton, PA), saw Riverside's basketball squad knock off New Brighton by a count of 69-58.

With the victory, Riverside upgrades its record to 3-8 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Neshannock (New Castle, PA) to play the Lancers in a WPIAL 3A 1 challenge on Friday, January 5. The Lancers come into the challenge with a record of 10-1. Neshannock won 59-51 in their recent league challenge against Beaver Falls (Beaver Falls, PA)

Next up, the Lions play the Neshannock Lancers (New Castle, PA) in a WPIAL 3A 1 challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. New Brighton will attempt to upgrade on its 3-8 season record.