McLean Highlanders (McLean, VA) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Oakton Cougars (Vienna, VA), 56-52 in a non-league bout.

With the win, McLean upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Highlanders travel to Fairfax (Fairfax, VA) to clash with the Lions in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 7. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 0-1. Fairfax lost 64-40 in their recent non-league bout against Oakton (Vienna, VA)

Next up, the Cougars clash with the Falls Church Jaguars (Falls Church, VA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 6. Oakton will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record.