Kickapoo Panthers (Viola, WI) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Shullsburg Miners (Shullsburg, WI), 40-32 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Kickapoo upgrades its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to La Farge/Youth Initiative (La Farge, WI) to play the in a Ridge & Valley bout on Friday, December 15. The come into the bout with a record of 2-4. La Farge/Youth Initiative lost 65-14 in their recent league bout against Wauzeka-Steuben (Wauzeka, WI)

Next up, the Miners play the Belmont Braves (Belmont, WI) in a Six Rivers - West bout, on Thursday, December 14. Shullsburg will attempt to upgrade on its 1-5 season record.