Yough Cougars (Herminie, PA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Valley Vikings (New Kensington, PA), 53-13 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Yough upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Cougars travel to Deer Lakes (Russellton, PA) to play the Lancers in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 2. The Lancers go into the bout with a record of 1-0. Deer Lakes won 53-23 in their recent non-league bout against Sto-Rox (McKees Rocks, PA)

Next up, the Vikings play the Burrell Bucs (Lower Burrell, PA) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 4. Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.