Buckeye Local Panthers (Rayland, OH) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host River Pilots (Hannibal, OH), 42-39 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Buckeye Local upgrades its record to 2-0 on the year. The Panthers host Martins Ferry (Martins Ferry, OH) to face the Purple Riders in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 10. The Purple Riders enter the match with a record of 0-0.

The Pilots now sport a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Shadyside for a non-league match on Friday, December 6.