Blackhawk Cougars (Beaver Falls, PA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Hopewell Vikings (Aliquippa, PA), 66-38 in a league bout.

With the win, Blackhawk upgrades its record to 3-3 on the season. The Cougars travel to South Allegheny (McKeesport, PA) to play the Gladiators in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 21. The Gladiators go into the bout with a record of 3-0.

Next up, the Vikings play the Beaver Bobcats (Beaver, PA) in a WPIAL 4A 2 bout, on Tuesday, December 19. Hopewell will attempt to upgrade on its 5-1 season record. The Bobcats go into the bout with a 3-3 record after their 67-59 non-league win over West Carrollton (West Carrollton, OH).