Pekin Panthers (Packwood, IA) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Highland Huskies (Riverside, IA), 65-18 in a league match.

With the victory, Pekin advances its record to 12-6 on the year. The Panthers travel to East Moline United (East Moline, IL) to encounter the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 1. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 17-6. East Moline United won 48-20 in their recent league challenge against Geneseo (Geneseo, IL)

In their next game, the Huskies encounter the Louisa-Muscatine Falcons (Letts, IA) in a SEI - North challenge, on Tuesday, February 4. Highland will attempt to improve on its 0-11 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 9-10 record after their 76-47 league loss to Hillcrest Academy (Kalona, IA).