Bald Eagle Area Bald Eagles (Wingate, PA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Philipsburg-Osceola Mountaineers (Philipsburg, PA), 45-43 in a league bout.

With the win, Bald Eagle Area upgrades its record to 3-1 on the season. The Bald Eagles host Clearfield (Clearfield, PA) to clash with the Bison in a Mountain bout on Monday, December 19. The Bison go into the bout with a record of 2-1. Clearfield lost 47-42 in their recent non-league bout against Punxsutawney (Punxsutawney, PA)

Next up, the Mountaineers clash with the Tyrone Golden Eagles (Tyrone, PA) in a Mountain bout, on Monday, December 19. Philipsburg-Osceola will attempt to upgrade on its 0-3 season record. The Golden Eagles go into the bout with a 2-0 record after their 62-59 league win over Hollidaysburg (Hollidaysburg, PA).