The McGuffey Highlanders ran past the visiting Burgettstown Blue Devils basketball team by a final score of 49-40 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Highlanders face the Avella Eagles (Avella, PA) in a non-league game, on Friday, December 29. McGuffey will attempt to move on its 6-1 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 5-3 record after their 58-57 non-league win over South Side (Hookstown, PA).

With the defeat, Burgettstown moves to 9-1 on the year. The Blue devils travel to South Side (Hookstown, PA) to face the Rams in a non-league game on Friday, December 29. The Rams enter the game with a record of 4-5. South Side lost 58-57 in their recent non-league game against Avella (Avella, PA)