The McDowell Trojans basketball squad (Erie, PA), was nudged 77-74 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Solon Comets (Solon, OH)

With the victory, Solon advances its record to 2-1 on the year. The Comets travel to West Allegheny (Imperial, PA) to battle the Indians in a non-league contest on Saturday, December 6. The Indians come into the contest with a record of 2-0. West Allegheny won 46-33 in their recent non-league contest against Brashear (Pittsburgh, PA)

In their next game, the Trojans battle the Grove City Eagles (Grove City, PA) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, December 6. McDowell will attempt to better on its 1-1 season record. The Eagles go into the contest with a 1-2 record after their 60-42 non-league loss to Fairview (Fairview, PA).