Hampton Talbots (Allison Park, PA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Shaler Area Titans (Pittsburgh, PA), 41-32 in a league bout.

With the victory, Hampton upgrades its record to 7-5 on the campaign. The Talbots host North Hills (Pittsburgh, PA) to play the Indians in a WPIAL 5A 2 bout on Monday, January 16. The Indians come into the bout with a record of 4-8. North Hills lost 50-44 in their recent league bout against Mars (Mars, PA)

Next up, the Titans play the Fox Chapel Foxes (Pittsburgh, PA) in a WPIAL 5A 2 bout, on Tuesday, January 17. Shaler Area will attempt to upgrade on its 10-4 season record. The Foxes come into the bout with a 8-4 record after their 55-48 league win over Armstrong (Kittanning, PA).