Standish-Sterling Panthers (Standish, MI) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Bullock Creek Lancers (Midland, MI), 49-40 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Standish-Sterling upgrades its record to 11-5 on the season. The Panthers travel to Carrollton (Carrollton, MI) to clash with the Cavaliers in a non-league bout on Friday, February 2. The Cavaliers go into the bout with a record of 6-9. Carrollton lost 57-36 in their recent league bout against Hemlock (Hemlock, MI)

Next up, the Lancers clash with the Nouvel Catholic Central Panthers (Saginaw, MI) in a Tri-Valley - Blue bout, on Friday, February 2. Bullock Creek will attempt to upgrade on its 8-6 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 11-3 record after their 82-44 league win over Millington (Millington, MI).