The West Middlesex Big Reds basketball squad (West Middlesex, PA), was crushed 65-40 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Laurel Spartans (New Castle, PA)

With the victory, Laurel advances its record to 4-1 on the year. The Spartans travel to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (Coraopolis, PA) to battle the Chargers in a WPIAL 2A 4 challenge on Tuesday, December 16. The Chargers come into the challenge with a record of 1-1. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart lost 69-46 in their recent league challenge against Neshannock (New Castle, PA)

In their next game, the Big Reds battle the Greenville Trojans (Greenville, PA) in a District 10 Region 1 challenge, on Tuesday, December 16. West Middlesex will attempt to improve on its 0-5 season record. The Trojans come into the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 50-43 non-league win over Slippery Rock (Slippery Rock, PA).