Elida Bulldogs (Elida, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Bath Wildcats (Lima, OH), 50-32 in a league bout.

With the win, Elida upgrades its record to 9-2 on the season. The Bulldogs host Bryan (Bryan, OH) to clash with the Golden Bears in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 13. The Golden Bears go into the bout with a record of 4-5. Bryan lost 50-38 in their recent league challenge against Archbold (Archbold, OH)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Spencerville Bearcats (Spencerville, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 13. Bath will attempt to improve on its 0-9 season record. The Bearcats come into the challenge with a 7-3 record after their 67-42 league win over Lincolnview (Van Wert, OH).