Lady Panthers win the Paddle

CUSICK — In the 2026 Battle for the Paddle, the Cusick High School girls’ basketball team played Northeast 1B North league rival Selkirk for the third time this season, with the Panthers getting the win 48-46 after having lost to the Rangers twice.

At sixth place in the league, Cusick (4-11, 2-10) hosted Selkirk (12-7, 8-4) for the Battle for the Paddle Thursday, Jan. 22. Selkirk was three places ahead of Cusick at third in the league.