In Friday's league test, the South Allegheny Gladiators (McKeesport, PA) basketball squad trounced the host Apollo Ridge Vikings (Spring Church, PA), by a score of 82-41.

Next, the Gladiators encounter the South Park Eagles (South Park, PA) in a WPIAL 3A 3 test, on Friday, January 10. South Allegheny will attempt to improve on its 10-1 season record.

The Vikings (3-8) will now prepare for their test against Shady Side Academy (Pittsburgh, PA). The Bulldogs come into the WPIAL 3A 3 test with a 2-8 record. In their last test, Shady Side Academy was routed by McKeesport (McKeesport, PA), 65-63, in a non-league test.