Jackson Polar Bears (Massillon, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Perry Panthers (Massillon, OH), 78-61 in a league bout.

With the win, Jackson upgrades its record to 13-5 on the season. The Polar Bears host Tallmadge (Tallmadge, OH) to play the Blue Devils in a non-league bout on Saturday, February 4. The Blue Devils go into the bout with a record of 10-7. Tallmadge won 63-60 in their recent league bout against Cuyahoga Falls (Cuyahoga Falls, OH)

Next up, the Panthers play the Canton Central Catholic Crusaders (Canton, OH) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 4. Perry will attempt to upgrade on its 2-15 season record. The Crusaders go into the bout with a 10-6 record after their 49-45 non-league win over Manchester (Akron, OH).