Laurel Panthers (West Harrison, IN) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Castine Christian (Arcanum, OH), 67-53 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Laurel upgrades its record to 3-2 on the season. The Panthers host Christian Academy of Madison (Madison, IN) to play the Defenders in a non-league bout on Monday, December 11. The Defenders go into the bout with a record of 3-2. Christian Academy of Madison lost 47-43 in their recent non-league bout against Shawe Memorial (Madison, IN)

Next up, the play the Laurel Panthers (West Harrison, IN) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 20. Castine Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.