Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Hazleton Area Cougars (Hazleton, PA) and the host Crestwood Comets (Mountain Top, PA), saw Hazleton Area's basketball squad overcome Crestwood by a tally of 43-27.

With the victory, Hazleton Area improves its record to 8-0 on the campaign. The Cougars host Wilkes-Barre (Wilkes-Barre, PA) to confront the in a challenge on Thursday, January 12. The come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Comets confront the Hazleton Area Cougars (Hazleton, PA) in a challenge, on Monday, January 30. Crestwood will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.