Bristol Panthers (Bristolville, OH) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting LaBrae Vikings (Leavittsburg, OH), 59-44 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Bristol upgrades its record to 6-3 on the campaign. The Panthers host Lordstown (Warren, OH) to play the Red Devils in a Northeastern bout on Friday, January 6. The Red Devils come into the bout with a record of 1-7. Lordstown lost 68-41 in their recent non-league bout against United (Hanoverton, OH)

Next up, the Vikings play the Brookfield Warriors (Brookfield, OH) in a Mahoning Valley - Grey bout, on Friday, January 6. LaBrae will attempt to upgrade on its 4-4 season record. The Warriors come into the bout with a 6-3 record after their 61-60 league win over Crestview (Columbiana, OH).