Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Rochester Rams (Rochester, PA) and the host Cornell Raiders (Coraopolis, PA), saw Rochester's basketball squad knock off Cornell by a count of 53-44.

With the victory, Rochester upgrades its record to 7-8 on the campaign. The Rams travel to Carlynton (Carnegie, PA) to play the Cougars in a WPIAL 1A 1 challenge on Friday, February 3. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 11-6.

Next up, the Raiders play the Union Area Scotties (New Castle, PA) in a WPIAL 1A 1 challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Cornell will attempt to upgrade on its 1-16 season record. The Scotties come into the challenge with a 16-1 record after their 70-45 non-league loss to Seneca Valley (Harmony, PA).