The Carlynton Cougars ran past the visiting Avella Eagles basketball team by a final score of 55-35 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Cornell Raiders (Coraopolis, PA) in a WPIAL 1A 1 game, on Friday, February 9. Carlynton will attempt to move on its 5-13 season record. The Raiders enter the game with a 2-13 record after their 50-35 league loss to Western Beaver (Industry, PA).

With the defeat, Avella moves to 9-11 on the year. The Eagles host Union Area (New Castle, PA) to face the Scotties in a WPIAL 1A 1 game on Friday, February 9. The Scotties enter the game with a record of 11-10. Union Area lost 53-47 in their recent league game against Rochester (Rochester, PA)