Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Kalida Wildcats (Kalida, OH) and the visiting Tinora Rams (Defiance, OH), saw Kalida's basketball squad hold off Tinora by a count of 39-35.

With the victory, Kalida upgrades its record to 2-11 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Columbus Grove (Columbus Grove, OH) to play the Bulldogs in a Putnam County challenge on Saturday, January 20. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 5-4.

Next up, the Rams play the Wayne Trace Raiders (Haviland, OH) in a Green Meadows challenge, on Friday, January 19. Tinora will attempt to upgrade on its 2-8 season record. The Raiders come into the challenge with a 11-1 record after their 70-46 league win over Hicksville (Hicksville, OH).