Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Carlynton Cougars (Carnegie, PA) and the host Rochester Rams (Rochester, PA), saw Carlynton's basketball squad overcome Rochester by a tally of 65-47.

With the victory, Carlynton improves its record to 9-3 on the campaign. The Cougars host Avella (Avella, PA) to confront the Eagles in a WPIAL 1A 1 challenge on Friday, January 13. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 3-12. Avella won 51-31 in their recent league challenge against Cornell (Coraopolis, PA)

Next up, the Rams confront the Union Area Scotties (New Castle, PA) in a WPIAL 1A 1 challenge, on Friday, January 13. Rochester will attempt to improve on its 5-5 season record. The Scotties come into the challenge with a 10-0 record after their 72-38 league win over Western Beaver (Industry, PA).