Bethel-Tate Tigers (Bethel, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Blanchester Wildcats (Blanchester, OH), 56-37 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Bethel-Tate upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Tigers host East Clinton (Sabina, OH) to play the Astros in a non-league bout on Friday, January 19. The Astros go into the bout with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Wildcats play the Mariemont Warriors (Cincinnati, OH) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 16. Blanchester will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.