The Derry Trojans basketball squad (Derry, PA), was crushed 78-52 in Friday's league battle with the host Belle Vernon Leopards (Belle Vernon, PA)

With the victory, Belle Vernon advances its record to 14-4 on the year. The Leopards travel to Knoch (Saxonburg, PA) to play the Knights in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 25. The Knights go into the bout with a record of 12-5. Knoch lost 54-50 in their recent non-league bout against Belle Vernon (Belle Vernon, PA)

With the loss, Derry falls to 10-6 on the campaign. The Trojans host Jeannette (Jeannette, PA) to play the Jayhawks in a non-league bout on Sunday, January 26. The Jayhawks go into the bout with a record of 13-1. Jeannette won 63-25 in their recent league bout against Riverview (Oakmont, PA)