Southmoreland Scotties (Alverton, PA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Yough Cougars (Herminie, PA), 38-35 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Southmoreland upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Scotties travel to Greensburg Salem (Greensburg, PA) to play the Golden Lions in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 8. The Golden Lions come into the bout with a record of 1-1.

Next up, the Cougars play the Mt. Pleasant Vikings (Mt. Pleasant, PA) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 8. Yough will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Vikings come into the bout with a 1-1 record after their 63-21 non-league win over Ringgold (Monongahela, PA).