Panama Panthers (Panama, NY) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Sherman Wildcats (Sherman, NY), 55-46 in a league bout.

With the win, Panama upgrades its record to 11-5 on the season. The Panthers host Silver Creek (Silver Creek, NY) to play the Black Knights in a Section 6 Chautauqua/Cattaraugus - West II bout on Monday, February 7. The Black Knights go into the bout with a record of 10-5. Silver Creek won 43-35 in their recent league bout against Westfield/Brocton (Westfield, NY)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Westfield/Brocton Wolverines (Westfield, NY) in a Section 6 Chautauqua/Cattaraugus - West II bout, on Saturday, February 5. Sherman will attempt to upgrade on its 7-7 season record. The Wolverines go into the bout with a 3-9 record after their 43-35 league loss to Silver Creek (Silver Creek, NY).