New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva Panthers (New Richland, MN) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Bulldogs (Janesville, MN), 73-27 in a non-league bout.

With the win, New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva upgrades its record to 5-0 on the season.

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Maple River Eagles (Mapleton, MN) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 13. Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 5-1 record after their 68-34 league win over Medford (Medford, MN).