Pekin Panthers (Packwood, IA) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Columbus Wildcats (Columbus Junction, IA), 68-37 in a league match.

With the victory, Pekin advances its record to 13-6 on the year. The Panthers travel to English Valleys (North English, IA) to face the Bears in a non-league match on Thursday, February 6. The Bears enter the match with a record of 4-18. English Valleys lost 74-53 in their recent non-league match against Cedar Valley Christian (Cedar Rapids, IA)

The Wildcats now own a 4-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Louisa-Muscatine for a SEI - North match on Tuesday, February 11.