In Saturday's non-league match, the host Houston Wildcats basketball team scored a tight 44-41 triumph over the New Knoxville Rangers.

In their next game, the Wildcats meet the Fort Loramie Redskins (Fort Loramie, OH) in a Shelby County match, on Tuesday, January 9. Houston will attempt to move on its 2-10 season record. The Redskins enter the match with a 2-7 record after their 43-18 league loss to Russia (Russia, OH).

With the defeat, New Knoxville moves to 3-7 on the year. The Rangers travel to Marion Local (Maria Stein, OH) to meet the Flyers in a Midwest match on Friday, January 12. The Flyers enter the match with a record of 3-5. Marion Local lost 49-46 in their recent non-league match against Botkins (Botkins, OH)