Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Penobscot Valley Howlers (Howland, ME) and the visiting Piscataquis Pirates (Guilford, ME), saw Penobscot Valley's basketball squad overcome Piscataquis by a tally of 54-38.

With the victory, Penobscot Valley improves its record to 2-4 on the campaign. The Howlers travel to Lee Academy (Lee, ME) to play the Pandas in a C North challenge on Wednesday, January 4. The Pandas come into the challenge with a record of 2-2.

Next up, the Pirates play the Lee Academy Pandas (Lee, ME) in a C North challenge, on Monday, January 2. Piscataquis will attempt to improve on its 2-3 season record. The Pandas come into the challenge with a 2-2 record after their 76-56 league win over Mattanawcook (Lincoln, ME).