In Monday's league test, the Avella Eagles (Avella, PA) basketball squad defeated the visiting Monessen Greyhounds (Monessen, PA), by a final score of 47-39.

Next, the Eagles clash with the Serra Catholic Eagles (McKeesport, PA) in a WPIAL 1A 2 test, on Thursday, December 19. Avella will attempt to upgrade on its 5-1 season record. The Eagles come into the test with a 2-5 record after their 52-50 league win over Bishop Canevin (Pittsburgh, PA).

The Greyhounds (2-2) will now prepare for their test against Mapletown (Greensboro, PA). The Maples come into the WPIAL 1A 2 test with a 1-4 record. In their last test, Mapletown went down by West Greene (Waynesburg, PA), 41-23, in a league test.