Killian Cougars (Miami, FL) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Sunset Knights (Miami, FL), 48-42 in a league bout.

With the victory, Killian upgrades its record to 8-8 on the campaign. The Cougars host South Dade (Homestead, FL) to play the Buccaneers in a non-league bout on Friday, February 3. The Buccaneers come into the bout with a record of 16-4. South Dade won 73-69 in their recent non-league bout against Jackson (Miami, FL)

Next up, the Knights play the Hialeah Gardens Gladiators (Hialeah Gardens, FL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 30. Sunset will attempt to advance on its 4-14 season record. The Gladiators go into the test with a 13-5 record after their 98-62 league win over Goleman (Miami, FL).