Park Rapids Panthers (Park Rapids, MN) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Hawley Nuggets (Hawley, MN), 58-51 in a league match.

With the victory, Park Rapids upgrades its record to 11-12 on the year. The Panthers travel to East Grand Forks (East Grand Forks, MN) to face the Green Wave in a AA Section 8 match on Monday, February 24. The Green Wave enter the match with a record of 19-9. East Grand Forks lost 78-74 in their recent non-league match against Ada-Borup (Ada, MN)

The Nuggets now sport a 8-18 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Barnesville for a AA Section 8 match on Tuesday, February 25. Hawley will face a Trojans squad coming off a 78-72 league win over Pelican Rapids (Pelican Rapids, MN). The Trojans record now stands at 18-7.