Washington Prexies (Washington, PA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host McGuffey Highlanders (Claysville, PA), 54-48 in a league bout.

With the victory, Washington upgrades its record to 12-2 on the campaign. The Prexies host Charleroi (Charleroi, PA) to play the Cougars in a WPIAL 3A 4 bout on Tuesday, January 24. The Cougars come into the bout with a record of 8-9.

Next up, the Highlanders play the Mt. Pleasant Vikings (Mt. Pleasant, PA) in a WPIAL 3A 4 bout, on Tuesday, January 24. McGuffey will attempt to upgrade on its 9-7 season record. The Vikings come into the bout with a 3-13 record after their 65-54 non-league loss to Geibel Catholic (Connellsville, PA).