Pickerington North Panthers (Pickerington, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting New Albany Eagles (New Albany, OH), 38-34 in a league bout.

With the win, Pickerington North upgrades its record to 17-4 on the season. The Panthers host Pickerington Central (Pickerington, OH) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 14. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 16-5. Pickerington Central won 51-38 in their recent league bout against Lancaster (Lancaster, OH)

Next up, the Eagles play the Olentangy Orange Pioneers (Lewis Center, OH) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 14. New Albany will attempt to upgrade on its 9-10 season record. The Pioneers go into the bout with a 15-3 record after their 62-51 league loss to Hilliard Bradley (Hilliard, OH).