Paulding Panthers (Paulding, OH) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Tinora Rams (Defiance, OH), 51-28 in a league bout.

With the victory, Paulding upgrades its record to 9-5 on the campaign. The Panthers host Lincolnview (Van Wert, OH) to play the Lancers in a non-league bout on Saturday, February 4. The Lancers come into the bout with a record of 1-14. Lincolnview lost 63-25 in their recent league bout against Jefferson (Delphos, OH)

Next up, the Rams play the Archbold Blue Streaks (Archbold, OH) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 4. Tinora will attempt to upgrade on its 8-9 season record. The Blue Streaks come into the bout with a 9-9 record after their 56-44 league loss to Swanton (Swanton, OH).