In Tuesday's league match, the host Armstrong River Hawks basketball team scored a decisive 67-29 triumph over the New Castle Hurricanes.

In their next game, the River Hawks meet the Mars Fightin' Planets (Mars, PA) in a WPIAL 5A 2 match, on Thursday, January 4. Armstrong will attempt to move on its 5-4 season record. The Fightin' Planets enter the match with a 6-4 record after their 66-57 league win over Fox Chapel (Pittsburgh, PA).

With the defeat, New Castle moves to 1-7 on the year. The Hurricanes host Shaler Area (Pittsburgh, PA) to meet the Titans in a WPIAL 5A 2 match on Thursday, January 4. The Titans enter the match with a record of 3-7. Shaler Area lost 45-37 in their recent league match against North Hills (Pittsburgh, PA)