Lewis County proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by 20) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They pulled ahead with a 65-64 photo finish over the Perry County Vikings. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted against the Vikings since November 22, 2022.

Bo Banks
| 12/05/25 @ Perry County | 26 |
| 12/02/25 vs Lawrence County | 18 |
| 11/25/25 vs Perry County | 24 |
Lewis County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Bo Banks, who went 6-for-10 from beyond the arc to rack up 26 points and four steals. Banks' evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 18 points. Another player making a difference was Dakota Hull, who shot 47% from the field en route to 20 points and eight boards.
Lewis County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.
Lewis County's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Perry County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Lewis County has already played their next contest, a 79-60 victory against Spring Hill on the 8th. As for Perry County, they will face off against McEwen at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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