In Tuesday's non-league test, the Hampton Talbots (Allison Park, PA) basketball squad trounced the host Valley Vikings (New Kensington, PA), by a score of 74-48.

Next, the Talbots encounter the Armstrong River Hawks (Kittanning, PA) in a WPIAL 5A 2 test, on Friday, January 10. Hampton will attempt to improve on its 5-6 season record. The River Hawks come into the test with a 4-8 record after their 60-57 league loss to Indiana (Indiana, PA).

The Vikings (3-5) will now prepare for their test against Burrell (Lower Burrell, PA). The Bucs come into the WPIAL 4A 1 test with a 4-6 record.