Cusick Panthers (Cusick, WA) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Republic Tigers (Republic, WA), 45-42 in a league bout.

With the win, Cusick moves its record to 2-4 on the year. The Panthers travel to Curlew (Curlew, WA) to face the Cougars in a 1B Northeast game on Monday, December 19. The Cougars enter the game with a record of 1-7. Curlew won 54-40 in their recent league game against Inchelium (Inchelium, WA)

With the defeat, Republic moves to 4-3 on the year. The Tigers host Oroville (Oroville, WA) to face the Hornets in a non-league game on Tuesday, December 20. The Hornets enter the game with a record of 4-1. Oroville won 60-23 in their recent league game against Liberty Bell (Winthrop, WA)