In Saturday's non-league match, the host New Castle Hurricanes basketball team scored a decisive 77-47 triumph over the Northgate Flames.

In their next game, the Hurricanes meet the Hempfield Area Spartans (Greensburg, PA) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, December 19. New Castle will attempt to move on its 5-1 season record. The Spartans enter the match with a 2-4 record after their 64-35 non-league win over Connellsville (Connellsville, PA).

With the defeat, Northgate moves to 2-2 on the year. The Flames travel to Carlynton (Carnegie, PA) to meet the Cougars in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 19. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 1-4. Carlynton lost 74-52 in their recent non-league match against Fort Cherry (McDonald, PA)