The Katahdin Cougars routed the host Van Buren Crusaders basketball team by a final score of 63-27 in Wednesday's league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Washburn Beavers (Washburn, ME) in a D North game, on Saturday, January 21. Katahdin will attempt to move on its 7-5 season record. The Beavers enter the game with a 2-8 record after their 59-8 non-league loss to Central Aroostook (Mars Hill, ME).

With the defeat, Van Buren moves to 0-11 on the year. The Crusaders host Easton (Easton, ME) to face the Bears in a D North game on Saturday, January 21. The Bears enter the game with a record of 2-11. Easton lost 66-16 in their recent non-league game against Hodgdon (Hodgdon, ME)