Central Aroostook Panthers (Mars Hill, ME) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Madawaska Owls (Madawaska, ME), 58-5 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Central Aroostook upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Panthers host Fort Fairfield (Fort Fairfield, ME) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 21. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 2-1. Fort Fairfield won 34-23 in their recent non-league bout against Easton (Easton, ME)

Next up, the Owls play the Van Buren Crusaders (Van Buren, ME) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 19. Madawaska will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record.