Put-in-Bay and Beaver Island Split First Round of Basketball
In exciting and competitive games played on Friday evening, Put-in-Bay Panthers and Beaver Island Islanders each celebrated a victory and bemoaned a loss. The girls Panthers won 48-22. The boys Panthers held it close at 50.8 seconds with a six-point deficit. In spite of heroic effort by Doug Steidl, the Panther boys lost, 37-41. A second round of games begins at 10:45 this morning.
Prior to the first round of games, the Put-in-Bay Community welcomed Beaver Island with a ceremonious Christmas display illumination. Extraordinary lights, a sing-along, and hot chocolate created a splendid atmosphere. During half-times, the audience witnessed enlivening performances by baton twirlers, cheerleaders, and dancers.
