Powell Panthers (Powell, WY) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Lovell Bulldogs (Lovell, WY), 50-47 in a league bout.

With the victory, Powell upgrades its record to 13-6 on the campaign. The Panthers host Hot Springs County (Thermopolis, WY) to play the Bobcats in a 3A Northwest bout on Saturday, February 25. The Bobcats come into the bout with a record of 4-17. Hot Springs County lost 62-48 in their recent league bout against Lovell (Lovell, WY)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Hot Springs County Bobcats (Thermopolis, WY) in a 3A Northwest bout, on Friday, February 24. Lovell will attempt to upgrade on its 8-11 season record. The Bobcats come into the bout with a 4-16 record after their 74-32 non-league loss to Lander Valley (Lander, WY).