Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Van Wert Cougars (Van Wert, OH) and the host Columbus Grove Bulldogs (Columbus Grove, OH), saw Van Wert's basketball squad overcome Columbus Grove by a tally of 69-54.

With the victory, Van Wert improves its record to 5-1 on the campaign. The Cougars host Wapakoneta (Wapakoneta, OH) to confront the Redskins in a Western Buckeye challenge on Friday, January 6. The Redskins come into the challenge with a record of 3-7. Wapakoneta lost 47-29 in their recent non-league challenge against Marion Local (Maria Stein, OH)

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Ottoville Big Green (Ottoville, OH) in a Putnam County challenge, on Saturday, February 4. Columbus Grove will attempt to improve on its 3-5 season record.