The Van Wert Cougars basketball team scored 61 points and held the visiting Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds to 56 in the Cougars non-league triumph on Tuesday.

In their next game, the Cougars meet the Bryan Golden Bears (Bryan, OH) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 14. Van Wert will attempt to move on its 6-3 season record. The Golden Bears enter the match with a 3-8 record after their 52-51 non-league loss to Elida (Elida, OH).

With the defeat, Lima Central Catholic moves to 4-5 on the year. The Thunderbirds travel to Lima Senior (Lima, OH) to meet the Spartans in a Freelance match on Tuesday, January 17. The Spartans enter the match with a record of 5-3.