Ellsworth Panthers (Ellsworth, MN) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Adrian Dragons (Adrian, MN), 51-44 in a league bout.

With the victory, Ellsworth upgrades its record to 6-9 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Westbrook-Walnut Grove (Westbrook, MN) to play the Chargers in a Red Rock bout on Saturday, January 26. The Chargers come into the bout with a record of 5-7. Westbrook-Walnut Grove lost 66-64 in their recent league bout against Hills-Beaver Creek (Hills, MN)

Next up, the Dragons play the Southwest Minnesota Christian Eagles (Edgerton, MN) in a Red Rock bout, on Saturday, January 26. Adrian will attempt to upgrade on its 0-16 season record. The Eagles come into the bout with a 12-1 record after their 78-38 league win over Edgerton (Edgerton, MN).