Bethel-Tate Tigers (Bethel, OH) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Blanchester Wildcats (Blanchester, OH), 55-46 in a league bout.

With the victory, Bethel-Tate upgrades its record to 6-4 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to East Clinton (Sabina, OH) to play the Astros in a Southern Buckeye - National bout on Friday, January 13. The Astros come into the bout with a record of 0-12.

Next up, the Wildcats play the Goshen Warriors (Goshen, OH) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 7. Blanchester will attempt to upgrade on its 2-8 season record. The Warriors come into the bout with a 7-4 record after their 62-47 league win over Clinton-Massie (Clarksville, OH).