Fans at Saturday's league challenge between the Western Panthers (Russiaville, IN) and the visiting Benton Central Bison (Oxford, IN), saw Western's basketball squad hold off Benton Central by a tally of 38-37.

With the victory, Western improves its record to 13-4 on the campaign. The Panthers host Hamilton Heights (Arcadia, IN) to play the Huskies in a Hoosier - East challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Huskies come into the challenge with a record of 12-3. Hamilton Heights lost 35-34 in their recent league challenge against Northwestern (Kokomo, IN)

Next up, the Bison play the Lafayette Jefferson Bronchos (Lafayette, IN) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 12. Benton Central will attempt to improve on its 14-5 season record. The Bronchos come into the challenge with a 1-15 record after their 52-47 league loss to Muncie Central (Muncie, IN).