Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Northgate Flames (Pittsburgh, PA) and the host Laurel Spartan (New Castle, PA), saw Northgate's basketball squad wallop Laurel by a tally of 63-29.

With the victory, Northgate improves its record to 11-3 on the campaign. The Flames travel to Plum (Pittsburgh, PA) to confront the Mustangs in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 20. The Mustangs enter the game with a record of 5-8. Plum lost 72-46 in their recent league game against Penn Hills (Pittsburgh, PA)

With the defeat, Laurel moves to 2-11 on the year. The Spartan travel to Union Area (New Castle, PA) to face the Scotties in a non-league game on Friday, January 19. The Scotties enter the game with a record of 7-9. Union Area won 79-57 in their recent league game against Avella (Avella, PA)