Ellsworth Panthers (Ellsworth, WI) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Altoona Railroaders (Altoona, WI), 67-66 in a league match.

With the victory, Ellsworth advances its record to 2-1 on the year. The Panthers host Amery (Amery, WI) to meet the Warriors in a Middle Border battle on Tuesday, December 17. The Warriors enter the battle with a record of 4-0. Amery won 91-65 in their recent league battle against Baldwin-Woodville (Baldwin, WI)

The Railroaders now own a 1-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Baldwin-Woodville for a Middle Border battle on Saturday, December 14. Altoona will meet a Blackhawks squad coming off a 91-65 league loss to Amery (Amery, WI). The Blackhawks record now stands at 0-2.