Clairton Bears (Clairton, PA) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host St. Joseph Spartans (Natrona Heights, PA), 71-44 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Clairton advances its record to 18-4 on the year. The Bears travel to Geibel Catholic (Connellsville, PA) to face the Gators in a non-league match on Monday, February 24. The Gators enter the match with a record of 22-1. Geibel Catholic won 60-48 in their recent non-league match against West Greene (Waynesburg, PA)

The Spartans now own a 13-7 record.