Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Albert Gallatin Colonials (Uniontown, PA) and the host Thomas Jefferson Jaguars (Jefferson Hills, PA), saw Albert Gallatin's basketball squad hold off Thomas Jefferson by a tally of 65-59.

With the victory, Albert Gallatin improves its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The Colonials host Laurel Highlands (Uniontown, PA) to play the Mustangs in a WPIAL 5A 1 challenge on Tuesday, January 11. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 9-0. Laurel Highlands won 67-47 in their recent non-league challenge against McKeesport (McKeesport, PA)

Next up, the Jaguars play the Connellsville Falcons (Connellsville, PA) in a WPIAL 5A 1 challenge, on Tuesday, January 11. Thomas Jefferson will attempt to improve on its 2-4 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 3-7 record after their 64-44 league loss to West Mifflin (West Mifflin, PA).