Cusick Panthers (Cusick, WA) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Odessa Tigers (Odessa, WA), 63-44 in a league bout.

With the victory, Cusick upgrades its record to 5-0 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Yakama Nation Tribal (Toppenish, WA) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 21. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 2-2. Yakama Nation Tribal won 62-55 in their recent non-league bout against Naselle (Naselle, WA)

Next up, the Tigers play the Pomeroy Pirates (Pomeroy, WA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 20. Odessa will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record. The Pirates come into the bout with a 3-2 record after their 61-52 league loss to Sunnyside Christian (Sunnyside, WA).