On Monday, the much-improved Bald Eagle Area boys basketball team hosted a feisty, fast-tempo Mount Union squad in a non-league battle.

The Eagles (4-13) went on to top the Trojans (6-13) in grand fashion, 59-32. It was a night where the Eagles would see eight different players tally points in the win.

Leading things offensively was James Cowan. Cowan was an inside force, posting most of his points down low and always in traffic. He finished the night with a game-high 23 points. Along the way, Cowan also brought down eight rebounds.

Teammate Jackson Yeaney added eight boards and eight points as well.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express The Bald Eagle Area boys basketball team's starting five takes the court before a boys basketball game against Mount Union on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Bald Eagle Area. The Eagles won 59-32.

“We were really active tonight on defense. We had a great practice yesterday. I thought the kids really responded,” said Bald Eagle coach Kris Glunt. “Defensively, we were very active keeping the ball on the perimeter. They got to the paint a few times and we adjusted and the kids did a better job in second half. I also thought we contested well on the perimeter.”

With the inside game working to perfection, Bald Eagle opened up its outside game. Kane Wolf had the hot hand, posting a three in the third.

After a close first half, the Eagles went into the intermission leading by only four points, 21-15. In the third, the home team started to separate itself from Mount Union.

Cowan started the offensive explosion with a shot from underneath as he cut through three defenders to hit the off balanced leaner in the lane.

After a Trojan turnover, the Eagles got the ball into Cowan once again in the lane but this time Cowan dished it off for a backdoor basket from the cutting Yeaney, upping the team’s lead to 25-15.

TIM WEIGHT/For the E xpress Bald Eagle Area's James Cowan (12) takes an open layup during a boys basketball game against Mount Union on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Bald Eagle Area. The Eagles won 59-32.

Cowan was back at it minutes later as he brought down an offensive board and scored on a putback.

Mount Union’s Jamon Ranck ended the Bald Eagle Area scoring run as he hit a triple.

Bald Eagle Area proceeded to call a time out to get everyone on the same page. It worked, as the Eagles came out and went on a 6-0 run to increase their lead to 33-18.

In the run, Wolf hit his first triple and Cowan scored on an old-fashioned three after hitting a shot and being fouled on the play. He hit the shot from the foul line.

Mount Union got back on the board thanks to Brayden Richards. But the Eagles went back to their bread and butter, getting it to Cowan underneath.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Bald Eagle Area's Sam Clark (32) drives to the basket during a boys basketball game against Mount Union on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Bald Eagle Area. The Eagles won 59-32.

On the following Trojans possession, James Ranck hit a triple, 35-23. But Bald Eagle Area cancelled the Mount Union three out with a triple of its own. Wolf got the call and lined up from behind the line and nailed the trey.

After a Trojan turnover, Luke Hosband posted his lone bucket with 32 ticks left in the fourth.

Mount Union’s Rahmer Smith posted the last bucket of the stanza. However, Bald Eagle built its lead to a 42-25 contest.

Like it had all game, the final stanza was spearheaded by a strangling defense.

With its offense rolling, Bald Eagle was able to keep close the inside and silenced the three game of Mount Union.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Bald Eagle Area's Kane Wolf (4) drives to the basket during a boys basketball game against Mount Union on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Bald Eagle Area. The Eagles won 59-32.

It was also a chance for Glunt to clear his bench and get some younger players some valuable court time as they outscored the Trojans 19-7 in the period and a 59-32 final score.

Bald Eagle Area 59, Mount Union 32

MOUNT UNION (32)

Tyler Hooper 3 0-0 4, Jamon Ranck 2 0-0 5, Nasir Collins 1 0-0 2, Rahmer Smith 3 0-0 6, Aspen Brumbaugh 1 0-0 3, Brayden Richards 2 1-2 5, Hussan Posey 1 1-2 3. Totals 14 2-4 32.

BALD EAGLE (59)

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Bald Eagle Area's Jayden Yeaney (22) grabs a rebound during a boys basketball game against Mount Union on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Bald Eagle Area. The Eagles won 59-32.

Jackson Millward 2 0-0 5, Luke Hosband 1 0-0 2, Kane Wolf 3 0-0 9, Henry Cowan 1 0-0 3, James Cowan 10 3-3 23, Wade Habovick 1 0-0 2, Jayden Yearney 4 0-0 8, Chase Cane 1 1-1 3, Wyatt Klinefelter 2 0-0 4. Totals 25 4-4 59.

MU 10 5 10 7 – 32

BEA 10 11 19 19 – 59

Three-point shots: Mount Union 2 (Brumbaugh, Ranck). Bald Eagle 5 (Millward, Kane Wolf 3, H. Cowan).

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Bald Eagle Area's Luke Hosband (2) tries to make a move on a defender during a boys basketball game against Mount Union on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Bald Eagle Area. The Eagles won 59-32.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Bald Eagle Area's James Cowan (12) battles for a rebound during a boys basketball game against Mount Union on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Bald Eagle Area. The Eagles won 59-32.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Bald Eagle Area's Luke Hosband (2) passes the ball during a boys basketball game against Mount Union on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Bald Eagle Area. The Eagles won 59-32.