Norton Panthers (Norton, OH) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Woodridge Bulldogs (Peninsula, OH), 48-45 in a league bout.

With the win, Norton upgrades its record to 2-1 on the season. The Panthers travel to Coventry (Akron, OH) to play the Comets in a Metro bout on Thursday, December 14. The Comets go into the bout with a record of 3-1. Coventry won 51-38 in their recent league bout against Springfield (Akron, OH)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Springfield Spartans (Akron, OH) in a Metro bout, on Thursday, December 14. Woodridge will attempt to upgrade on its 2-2 season record. The Spartans go into the bout with a 2-3 record after their 51-38 league loss to Coventry (Akron, OH).