Brainerd Panthers (Chattanooga, TN) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Tyner Academy Rams (Chattanooga, TN), 52-48 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Brainerd upgrades its record to 23-7 on the season. The Panthers host Gatlinburg-Pittman (Gatlinburg, TN) to play the Highlanders in a non-league bout on Monday, March 6. The Highlanders go into the bout with a record of 21-9. Gatlinburg-Pittman lost 72-55 in their recent non-league bout against Alcoa (Alcoa, TN)

Next up, the Rams play the Alcoa Tornadoes (Alcoa, TN) in a non-league bout, on Monday, March 6. Tyner Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 19-7 season record. The Tornadoes enter the game with a 20-8 record after their 72-55 non-league win over Gatlinburg-Pittman (Gatlinburg, TN).