NorthWood Panthers (Nappanee, IN) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Bloomington South Panthers (Bloomington, IN), 59-47 in a non-league bout.

With the win, NorthWood upgrades its record to 6-3 on the season. The Panthers travel to Columbia City (Columbia City, IN) to clash with the Eagles in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 2. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 7-5. Columbia City won 49-35 in their recent non-league bout against Tippecanoe Valley (Akron, IN)

Next up, the Panthers clash with the Bloomington North Cougars (Bloomington, IN) in a Conference Indiana bout, on Friday, January 5. Bloomington South will attempt to upgrade on its 5-6 season record. The Cougars go into the bout with a 3-7 record after their 63-55 non-league win over Lawrence Central (Indianapolis, IN).