McCutcheon Mavericks (Lafayette, IN) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Covington Trojans (Covington, IN), 46-44 in a non-league bout.

With the win, McCutcheon upgrades its record to 1-5 on the season. The Mavericks host Harrison (West Lafayette, IN) to face the Raiders in a North Central game on Friday, December 15. The Raiders enter the game with a record of 4-1. Harrison lost 59-57 in their recent non-league game against Danville (Danville, IN)

With the defeat, Covington moves to 6-3 on the year. The Trojans host Lafayette Central Catholic (Lafayette, IN) to face the Knights in a non-league game on Friday, December 15. The Knights enter the game with a record of 2-2. Lafayette Central Catholic lost 66-34 in their recent non-league game against Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory (Indianapolis, IN)