Bruton Panthers (Williamsburg, VA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Smithfield Packers (Smithfield, VA), 68-63 in a league bout.

With the win, Bruton upgrades its record to 2-0 on the season. The Panthers travel to Grafton (Yorktown, VA) to clash with the Clippers in a Bay Rivers bout on Wednesday, December 6. The Clippers go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Packers clash with the Lafayette Rams (Williamsburg, VA) in a Bay Rivers bout, on Wednesday, December 6. Smithfield will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Rams go into the bout with a 1-0 record after their 88-73 non-league win over Hampton Christian Academy (Hampton, VA).