The Blackhawk Cougars basketball team (Beaver Falls, PA), was nudged 48-44 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting South Allegheny Gladiators (McKeesport, PA)

The Gladiators now possess a 6-0 record. They put it on the line next when they host Serra Catholic for a non-league battle on Monday, December 26. South Allegheny will confront a Eagles team coming off a 72-70 league loss to Greensburg Central Catholic (Greensburg, PA). The Eagles record now stands at 2-5.

The Cougars (3-3) will now prepare for their battle against Sto-Rox (McKees Rocks, PA). The Vikings come into the non-league battle with a 2-2 record.