Spencer-Van Etten Panthers (Spencer, NY) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Odessa-Montour Grizzlies (Odessa, NY), 40-38 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Spencer-Van Etten upgrades its record to 1-0 on the year. The Panthers travel to Southern Cayuga (Poplar Ridge, NY) to face the Chiefs in a non-league match on Monday, December 16. The Chiefs enter the match with a record of 0-0.

The Grizzlies now sport a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Tioga for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 17.