Catoctin Cougars (Thurmont, MD) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Francis Scott Key Eagles (Union Bridge, MD), 48-47 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Catoctin upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Cougars host Oakdale (Ijamsville, MD) to play the in a non-league bout on Friday, December 9. The come into the bout with a record of 1-0. Oakdale won 51-16 in their recent non-league bout against Winters Mill (Westminster, MD)

Next up, the Eagles play the Governor Thomas Johnson Patriots (Frederick, MD) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 12. Francis Scott Key will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Patriots come into the bout with a 0-2 record after their 45-24 non-league loss to Westminster (Westminster, MD).