Freedom Patriots (Bethlehem, PA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Pocono Mountain West Panthers (Pocono Summit, PA), 49-33 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Freedom upgrades its record to 7-0 on the season. The Patriots host Easton Area (Easton, PA) to clash with the Rovers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 11. The Rovers go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Panthers clash with the Emmaus Hornets (Emmaus, PA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 11. Pocono Mountain West will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.