Central Springs Panthers (Manly, IA) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Newman Catholic Knights (Mason City, IA), 45-39 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Central Springs upgrades its record to 9-9 on the year. The Panthers travel to New Hampton (New Hampton, IA) to face the Chickasaws in a non-league match on Thursday, February 6. The Chickasaws enter the match with a record of 4-14. New Hampton won 61-45 in their recent non-league match against South Winneshiek (Calmar, IA)

The Knights now sport a 13-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to St. Ansgar for a non-league match on Friday, February 7. Newman Catholic will face a Saints squad coming off a 66-38 league win over Northwood-Kensett (Northwood, IA). The Saints record now stands at 14-5.