The Carlynton Cougars basketball squad (Carnegie, PA), was outscored 85-76 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Aquinas Academy Crusaders (Gibsonia, PA)

With the victory, Aquinas Academy advances its record to 7-1 on the year. The Crusaders host Springdale (Springdale, PA) to meet the Dynamos in a non-league battle on Saturday, December 28. The Dynamos enter the battle with a record of 7-1. Springdale won 81-32 in their recent non-league battle against Cheswick Christian Academy (Cheswick, PA)

The Cougars now own a 3-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Winchester Thurston for a non-league battle on Saturday, December 28. Carlynton will meet a squad coming off a 58-27 league loss to Sewickley Academy (Sewickley, PA). The record now stands at 5-2.