Knoch Knights (Saxonburg, PA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Freeport Yellowjackets (Freeport, PA), 46-30 in a league bout.

With the victory, Knoch upgrades its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The Knights host Derry (Derry, PA) to play the Trojans in a WPIAL 4A 1 bout on Thursday, January 4. The Trojans come into the bout with a record of 3-6. Derry won 54-13 in their recent non-league bout against East Allegheny (North Versailles, PA)

Next up, the Yellowjackets play the Highlands Golden Rams (Natrona Heights, PA) in a WPIAL 4A 1 bout, on Thursday, January 4. Freeport will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record. The Golden Rams come into the bout with a 6-3 record after their 46-33 non-league win over Mars (Mars, PA).