In Saturday's non-league challenge, the visiting Clairton Bears basketball squad scored a close 59-53 victory over the Charleroi Cougars.

With the victory, Clairton improves its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Bears travel to Springdale (Springdale, PA) to confront the Dynamos in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 16. The Dynamos come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Cougars confront the Monessen Greyhounds (Monessen, PA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 6. Charleroi will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record. The Greyhounds come into the challenge with a 1-1 record after their 65-44 non-league win over Ringgold (Monongahela, PA).