Climax-Scotts Panthers (Climax, MI) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting North Adams-Jerome Rams (North Adams, MI), 67-38 in a league bout.

With the victory, Climax-Scotts upgrades its record to 5-7 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Jackson Christian (Jackson, MI) to play the Royals in a non-league bout on Wednesday, February 8. The Royals come into the bout with a record of 5-12. Jackson Christian lost 47-45 in their recent league bout against Burr Oak (Burr Oak, MI)

Next up, the Rams play the Hillsdale Academy Colts (Hillsdale, MI) in a Southern Central bout, on Monday, February 6. North Adams-Jerome will attempt to upgrade on its 2-10 season record. The Colts come into the bout with a 9-3 record after their 60-37 league win over Litchfield (Litchfield, MI).