Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Penquis Valley Patriots (Milo, ME) and the host Penobscot Valley Howlers (Howland, ME), saw Penquis Valley's basketball squad hold off Penobscot Valley by a tally of 37-36.

With the victory, Penquis Valley improves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Patriots host Greenville (Greenville, ME) to confront the Lakers in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 23. The Lakers come into the challenge with a record of 2-2. Greenville lost 52-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Bangor Christian (Bangor, ME)

Next up, the Howlers confront the Stearns Minutemen (Millinocket, ME) in a C North challenge, on Friday, December 23. Penobscot Valley will attempt to improve on its 1-3 season record. The Minutemen come into the challenge with a 0-2 record after their 60-32 league loss to Dexter (Dexter, ME).