Hazleton Area Cougars (Hazleton, PA) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Scranton Knights (Scranton, PA), 37-13 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hazleton Area upgrades its record to 1-0 on the year. The Cougars host North Pocono (Covington Township, PA) to face the Trojans in a non-league match on Monday, December 16. The Trojans enter the match with a record of 0-0.

The Knights now sport a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Wyoming Valley West for a non-league match on Monday, December 16.