Ithaca Bulldogs (Richland Center, WI) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Kickapoo Panthers (Viola, WI), 81-53 in a league bout.

With the victory, Ithaca upgrades its record to 7-0 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Iowa-Grant (Livingston, WI) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 17. The Panthers come into the bout with a record of 2-4. Iowa-Grant lost 54-45 in their recent league bout against Fennimore (Fennimore, WI)

Next up, the Panthers play the Wonewoc-Center Wolves (Wonewoc, WI) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 22. Kickapoo will attempt to upgrade on its 1-8 season record.