Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Shady Side Academy Bulldogs (Pittsburgh, PA) and the visiting Burrell Bucs (Lower Burrell, PA), saw Shady Side Academy's basketball squad wallop Burrell by a count of 55-24.

With the victory, Shady Side Academy upgrades its record to 7-2 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Avonworth (Pittsburgh, PA) to play the Antelopes in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 6. The Antelopes come into the challenge with a record of 10-0. Avonworth won 57-27 in their recent league challenge against Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (Coraopolis, PA)

Next up, the Bucs play the Aquinas Academy Crusaders (Gibsonia, PA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 6. Burrell will attempt to upgrade on its 5-2 season record. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a 10-2 record after their 58-48 league win over Eden Christian Academy (Pittsburgh, PA).