Fairbanks Panthers (Milford Center, OH) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Dublin Jerome Celtics (Dublin, OH), 45-42 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Fairbanks upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Centerburg (Centerburg, OH) to play the Trojans in a non-league bout on Monday, November 27. The Trojans come into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Celtics play the Jonathan Alder Pioneers (Plain City, OH) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, November 28. Dublin Jerome will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.