Western Panthers (Parma, MI) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Pennfield Panthers (Battle Creek, MI), 60-33 in a league bout.

With the victory, Western upgrades its record to 1-3 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Leslie (Leslie, MI) to play the Blackhawks in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 19. The Blackhawks come into the bout with a record of 3-1.

Next up, the Panthers play the Marshall Redhawks (Marshall, MI) in a Interstate 8 bout, on Thursday, December 21. Pennfield will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record.