Johnston Panthers (Johnston, RI) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Prout Crusaders (Wakefield, RI), 54-52 in a league bout.

With the victory, Johnston upgrades its record to 7-12 on the campaign. The Panthers host Burrillville (Harrisville, RI) to play the Broncos in a Division III bout on Wednesday, February 18. The Broncos come into the bout with a record of 6-14. Burrillville won 63-60 in their recent league bout against Our Lady of Fatima (Warren, RI)

Next up, the Crusaders play the Sanchez Complex Cavaliers (Providence, RI) in a Division III bout, on Wednesday, February 18. Prout will attempt to upgrade on its 5-13 season record. The Cavaliers come into the bout with a 7-10 record after their 70-65 league loss to North Smithfield (North Smithfield, RI).