Manteno Panthers (Manteno, IL) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Herscher Tigers (Herscher, IL), 69-41 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Manteno upgrades its record to 11-4 on the season. The Panthers travel to St. Anne (St. Anne, IL) to clash with the Cardinals in a non-league bout on Friday, December 29. The Cardinals go into the bout with a record of 9-8. St. Anne won 48-46 in their recent non-league bout against Clifton Central (Clifton, IL)

Next up, the Tigers clash with the Clifton Central Comets (Clifton, IL) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 29. Herscher will attempt to upgrade on its 2-11 season record. The Comets go into the bout with a 11-4 record after their 48-46 non-league loss to St. Anne (St. Anne, IL).