Panthers notch win over West Jefferson
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February 3, 2025
Ryker Green of Fairbanks goes up for a basket in this file photo. The Panthers rolled to a victory over West Jefferson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Panthers notch win over West Jefferson

By Tim Miller 

As they have done for much of the 2024-25 season, the Fairbanks boys basketball team took care of business on Friday.

The Panthers ran their overall record to 18-1 and their Ohio Heritage Conference North Division mark to 14-0 by rolling past West Jefferson, 59-39.

FHS held a 19-14 margin at the end o...

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