The Downingtown East Cougars basketball squad (Exton, PA), was nudged 71-69 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Ridley Raiders (Folsom, PA)

With the victory, Ridley advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Raiders host Conestoga (Berwyn, PA) to meet the Pioneers in a Central battle on Tuesday, December 10. The Pioneers enter the battle with a record of 2-1. Conestoga lost 63-60 in their recent non-league battle against Coatesville (Coatesville, PA)

The Cougars now own a 2-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to East for a Ches-Mont - National battle on Tuesday, December 10. Downingtown East will meet a Vikings squad coming off a 61-47 non-league loss to Springfield (Springfield, PA). The Vikings record now stands at 0-2.