Gowanda Panthers (Gowanda, NY) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Franklinville Panthers (Franklinville, NY), 79-72 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Gowanda upgrades its record to 2-2 on the year. The Panthers travel to Westfield (Westfield, NY) to face the Wolverines in a non-league match on Saturday, December 28. The Wolverines enter the match with a record of 7-1. Westfield won 66-32 in their recent non-league match against North Collins (North Collins, NY)

The Panthers now sport a 1-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Ellicottville for a Section 6 Chautauqua/Cattaraugus - II East match on Monday, January 6. Franklinville will face a Eagles squad coming off a 57-51 non-league win over Frewsburg (Frewsburg, NY). The Eagles record now stands at 3-2.