Thomas Jefferson Jaguars (Jefferson Hills, PA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Steel Valley Ironmen (Munhall, PA), 68-56 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Thomas Jefferson upgrades its record to 2-2 on the season. The Jaguars host Montour (McKees Rocks, PA) to clash with the Spartans in a non-league bout on Friday, December 16. The Spartans go into the bout with a record of 2-2. Montour won 57-56 in their recent non-league bout against Upper St. Clair (Upper St. Clair, PA)

Next up, the Ironmen clash with the Seton LaSalle Rebels (Pittsburgh, PA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 16. Steel Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record. The Rebels go into the bout with a 2-4 record after their 63-57 non-league loss to Chartiers Valley (Bridgeville, PA).