Meridian Bobcats (Mounds, IL) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Hardin County Cougars (Elizabethtown, IL), 87-63 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Meridian upgrades its record to 10-5 on the campaign. The Bobcats host Cahokia (Cahokia, IL) to play the Comanches in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 7. The Comanches come into the bout with a record of 3-12. Cahokia won 53-44 in their recent league bout against Marion (Marion, IL)

Next up, the Cougars play the Massac County Patriots (Metropolis, IL) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 7. Hardin County will attempt to upgrade on its 3-10 season record. The Patriots come into the bout with a 14-2 record after their 76-75 league win over Benton (Benton, IL).