Pioneer Valley Regional Panthers (Northfield, MA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Smith Academy Falcons (Hatfield, MA), 67-38 in a league bout.

With the win, Pioneer Valley Regional upgrades its record to 4-0 on the season. The Panthers host Mahar Regional (Orange, MA) to clash with the Senators in a Hampshire - North bout on Thursday, December 28. The Senators go into the bout with a record of 2-0. Mahar Regional won 54-49 in their recent non-league bout against Drury (North Adams, MA)

Next up, the Falcons clash with the Turners Falls Thunder (Montague, MA) in a Hampshire - North bout, on Thursday, December 28. Smith Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.