Kickapoo Panthers (Viola, WI) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Riverdale Chieftains (Muscoda, WI), 78-53 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Kickapoo advances its record to 12-5 on the year. The Panthers host Wauzeka-Steuben (Wauzeka, WI) to meet the Hornets in a Ridge & Valley match on Thursday, February 6. The Hornets enter the match with a record of 4-11. Wauzeka-Steuben lost 55-44 in their recent league match against North Crawford (Soldiers Grove, WI)

The Chieftains now own a 2-16 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Fennimore for a Southwest Wisconsin Activities match on Thursday, February 6. Riverdale will encounter a Golden Eagles squad coming off a 55-51 non-league loss to Lancaster (Lancaster, WI). The Golden Eagles record now stands at 7-10.