Martin Luther King Cougars (Philadelphia, PA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Roxborough Wolves (Philadelphia, PA), 38-34 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Martin Luther King upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Cougars travel to Hill Freedman World Academy (Philadelphia, PA) to play the in a challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The come into the challenge with a record of 3-1. Hill Freedman World Academy won 34-11 in their recent league challenge against Masterman (Philadelphia, PA)

Next up, the Wolves play the Strawberry Mansion Knights (Philadelphia, PA) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 11. Roxborough will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.