Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Taylor Allderdice Dragons (Pittsburgh, PA) and the host Shady Side Academy Bulldogs (Pittsburgh, PA), saw Taylor Allderdice's basketball squad wallop Shady Side Academy by a tally of 79-47.

With the victory, Taylor Allderdice improves its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Dragons travel to Brashear (Pittsburgh, PA) to confront the Bulls in a Pittsburgh City challenge on Friday, January 5. The Bulls come into the challenge with a record of 3-6. Brashear lost 85-46 in their recent non-league challenge against Northgate (Pittsburgh, PA)

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Valley Vikings (New Kensington, PA) in a WPIAL 3A 3 challenge, on Wednesday, January 3. Shady Side Academy will attempt to improve on its 4-5 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 2-4 record after their 46-37 non-league loss to West Shamokin (Rural Valley, PA).