Northwestern Lehigh Tigers (New Tripoli, PA) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Northern Lehigh Bulldogs (Slatington, PA), 64-59 in a league match.

With the victory, Northwestern Lehigh upgrades its record to 1-0 on the year. The Tigers host Bangor (Bangor, PA) to face the Slaters in a non-league match on Monday, December 9. The Slaters enter the match with a record of 1-0.

The Bulldogs now sport a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Palmerton for a Colonial - North match on Friday, December 6. Northern Lehigh will face a Blue Bombers squad coming off a 51-18 non-league win over Lehighton (Lehighton, PA). The Blue Bombers record now stands at 1-0.