Cougars Hoops Come Up Just Short in Hard Fought Road Battle.

The Western Hills Cougars boys basketball team hit the road Friday night looking to build early season momentum against the South Hills Scorpions.

The matchup drew a full gym, and both teams delivered the kind of tight, back and forth game that keeps a crowd leaning forward.

Western Hills stayed within striking distance all night, trading stops and baskets as the clock wound down. But in the final seconds, the Cougars could not close a narrow three point gap. The game ended in a 42 to 39 loss, leaving the team one possession shy of a comeback.

Now sitting at 1 and 1, the Cougars will regroup and head out again on Tuesday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m. when they travel to face the Turner Lions. It will be another early chance to sharpen their identity and chase win number two.