Kickapoo Panthers (Viola, WI) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host De Soto Pirates (De Soto, WI), 53-51 in a league bout.

With the victory, Kickapoo upgrades its record to 3-15 on the campaign. The Panthers host Weston (Cazenovia, WI) to face the Silver Eagles in a Ridge & Valley game on Friday, February 25. The Silver Eagles enter the game with a record of 0-18. Weston lost 60-26 in their recent non-league game against Necedah (Necedah, WI)

With the defeat, De Soto moves to 4-14 on the year. The Pirates host Seneca (Seneca, WI) to face the Indians in a Ridge & Valley game on Friday, February 25. The Indians enter the game with a record of 19-1. Seneca won 64-43 in their recent league game against Ithaca (Richland Center, WI)